羽ばたく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 羽ばたく
1
to flap (wings)
Examples
小鳥が物音にはばたきして飛び去った。
The birds fluttered away at the noise.
2
to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
Kanji in this Word
羽
6 strokes
Frequency: 748
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
feathers
counter for birds, rabbits
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
は
わ
はね
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
しゅう
ば
撃
15 strokes
Frequency: 473
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
beat
attack
defeat
conquer
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲキ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
う.つ
搏
13 strokes
Meanings
seize
spring upon
strike
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
う.つ
と.る
翔
12 strokes
Frequency: 1936
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
soar
fly
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かけ.る
と.ぶ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
か
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