feathers, counter for birds, rabbits

About this kanji

The kanji "羽" primarily means "feathers" and is often used as a counter for birds and rabbits. You can find it in various words, like "羽織" (haori), which is a traditional Japanese coat, and "羽毛" (umou), meaning "feather" or the filling in a comforter. Another common word is "白羽" (shiraha), which translates to "white feather," often symbolizing purity. Additionally, this kanji appears in "羽衣" (hagoromo), referring to an angel's raiment in folklore. It's useful to note that aside from these nouns, "羽" can also be used in expressions and idioms related to freedom and lightness.

Example sentences

• 彼女は美しい羽を持っている。

  She has beautiful wings.

Meanings across languages

English

feathers, counter for birds, rabbits

Tiếng Việt

lông

日本語

羽

한국어

깃털

中文

羽毛

id

bulu, penghitung burung, kelinci

th

ขน, หน่วยนับนก, กระต่าย

es

plumas, contador de aves, conejos

fr

plumes, compteur d'oiseaux, lapins

de

Federn, Zähler für Vögel, Kaninchen

pt

penas, contagem de aves, coelhos

Common compounds

• 羽織はおりhaori (Japanese formal coat)
• 羽毛うもうfeather, plume, plumage
• 羽目はめpanel, wainscoting, wainscotting
• 白羽しらはwhite feather
• 羽衣はごろもangel's raiment, robe of feathers, wings of birds or insects
• 切羽詰まるせっぱつまるto be at one's wits' end, to be cornered, to be in a fix
• 切羽きりはface, working face
• 羽子板はごいたbattledore (early form of badminton racket)