Meaning

Primary

Feathers

Alternatives

Feather, Wing, Wings

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

はね
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji with nothing attached it uses the kun'yomi reading. You learned this reading with the kanji, so you should be able to read this.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 羽を広げる

    to spread one's wings

    羽をのばす

    to stretch one's wings, to relax

    羽をつける

    to attach wings, to attach feathers

Context Sentences

この虫には赤い羽がある。

This insect has red wings.

これはうちのペットのエミューの羽かもしれません。

These may be our pet emu's feathers.

父は、母がいないときは羽を広げてソファでビールをのんでいる。

My father spreads his wings and drinks beer on the couch when my mother isn't around.

Kanji Composition