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羽

羽 — feathers, counter for birds, rabbits

Learn the correct stroke order for 羽 (feathers), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 26 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)ウu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)はha、わwa、はねhane
Strokes6
Radical羽
Frequency#748
Meaningsfeathers, counter for birds, rabbits

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 6 — start from the green dot

Common Words

羽衣はごろもangel's raiment; robe of feathersnoun
羽織はおりhaori (Japanese formal coat)noun
羽毛うもうfeather; plume; plumagenoun
羽目はめpanel; wainscoting; wainscottingnoun
白羽しらはwhite feathernoun
羽はねfeather; plume; downnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 羽 (feathers) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 羽.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 羽 is #748, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

羽衣はごろも — angel's raiment; robe of feathers
羽織はおり — haori (Japanese formal coat)
羽毛うもう — feather; plume; plumage

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 羽 have?

The kanji 羽 (feathers) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 羽?

羽 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 羽 mean?

羽 means: feathers, counter for birds, rabbits. On'yomi readings: ウ. Kun'yomi readings: は, わ, はね.

What JLPT level is 羽?

羽 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.