JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
翼 — wing
- Reading
- ヨク・つばさ
- Meaning
- wing; plane; flank
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
翼 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ヨク・つばさ and it means wing; plane; flank. 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.
翼 appears in everyday japanese words such as 翼 (wings).
Japanese words containing 翼
Frequently asked questions
What does 翼 mean in Japanese?
翼 means wing; plane; flank in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 翼 read?
翼 is read ヨク・つばさ. Reading it inside real words — 翼 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 翼 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 翼 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 翼 in a word?
A common word containing 翼 is 翼 (つばさ) — "wings". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 翼 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 翼 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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