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ηΎ½
Feather, Wing
γ― (ha), γ (wa), γ―γ (hane)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
In Japan, the graceful crane is a symbol of longevity and good fortune. Its beautiful ηΎ½ (feathers) inspired traditional arts such as origami, where folding a thousand paper cranes is believed to bring good luck.
Memory Trick
The two sides of ηΎ½ look like a pair of bird wings spread open. Picture a bird flapping its wings and soaring into the sky.
Readings
Onyomi: γ¦ (u)
Kunyomi: γ― (ha), γ (wa), γ―γ (hane)
Example Words
ηΎ½
γ―γ (hane)
Feather
ηΎ½ζ―
γγγ (umou)
Feather, Down
ηΎ½ζ Ή
γ―γ (hane)
Wing, Blade
δΈηΎ½
γγ‘γ (ichiwa)
One bird (counter)
Example Sentence
ι³₯ γ ηΎ½ γ εΊγγΎγγγ
γ¨γ γ γ― γ γ²γγγΎγγγ
tori ga ha o hirogemashita
The bird spread its wings.