JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
羽 — feathers
- Reading
- ウ・は・わ・はね
- Meaning
- feathers; counter for birds
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
羽 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ウ・は・わ・はね and it means feathers; counter for birds. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
羽 appears in everyday japanese words such as 羽 (counter for birds) and 羽根 (shuttlecock).
Japanese words containing 羽
Frequently asked questions
What does 羽 mean in Japanese?
羽 means feathers; counter for birds in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 羽 read?
羽 is read ウ・は・わ・はね. Reading it inside real words — 羽 and 羽根 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 羽 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 羽 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 羽 in a word?
A common word containing 羽 is 羽 (はね) — "counter for birds". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 羽 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 羽 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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