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feathers, counter for birds, rabbits

JLPT N2 Grade 2 6 strokes
Kun'yomi
は・わ・はね
On'yomi

羽 means "feathers, counter for birds, rabbits". It is a JLPT N2 kanji written in 6 strokes. It is read は・わ・はね in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ウ in compounds (on'yomi). Japanese schoolchildren learn it in grade 2.

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Common questions

What does the kanji 羽 mean?
羽 means "feathers, counter for birds, rabbits". It is a JLPT N2 kanji.
How many strokes does 羽 have?
羽 is written in 6 strokes.
How is 羽 read?
It is read は・わ・はね in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 羽?
羽 is a JLPT N2 kanji.