羽根
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Base noun form. Refers to a feather from a bird or similar structure. Used in contexts like『鳥の羽根』 (tori no hane, 'bird's feather') or『羽根布団』 (hanebuton, 'feather quilt').
Theme
In a park, User and their friend Sakura are birdwatching and talking about feathers they find on the ground.
羽根
はね
feather
Nature & EnvironmentAnimals
Memory Hook
Imagine a bird's feather floating down. It looks like a 'hane' (はね, feather) — think of a 'honey' bee with a feather stuck to it: 'Honey feather' → 羽根 (hane, 'feather').
Cultural Note
In Japan, feathers are often associated with birds like cranes, which symbolize longevity and good fortune in traditional art and festivals. You might see feather motifs in『着物』 (kimono, 'traditional clothing') or『羽子板』 (hagoita, 'decorative paddles') used during New Year celebrations.
Forms
Base: 羽根Base noun form. Refers to a feather from a bird or similar structure. Used in contexts like『鳥の羽根』 (tori no hane, 'bird's feather') or『羽根布団』 (hanebuton, 'feather quilt').