翼: the kanji for wing
翼 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means wing. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
翼 is written in 17 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
翼 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ヨク (yoku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 主翼しゅよく · shuyoku | main wing |
| 右翼うよく · uyoku | right wing |
| 左翼さよく · sayoku | left wing |
つばさ (tsubasa)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 翼つばさ · tsubasa | wing |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 鳥が大きな翼を広げた。Tori ga ōki na tsubasa o hirogeta.The bird spread its large wings.
- 飛行機の主翼に雪が積もった。Hikōki no shuyoku ni yuki ga tsumotta.Snow piled up on the airplane's wings.
- ボールは右翼の方へ飛んだ。Bōru wa uyoku no hō e tonda.The ball flew toward right field.
- 夢に向かって翼を広げよう。Yume ni mukatte tsubasa o hirogeyō.Spread your wings toward your dreams.
- 左翼と右翼の政党が対立した。Sayoku to uyoku no seitō ga tairitsu shita.Left-wing and right-wing parties clashed.
Questions about 翼
How many strokes does 翼 have?
翼 is written in 17 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 翼?
The on readings are yoku (ヨク). The kun readings are tsubasa (つばさ).
What JLPT level is 翼?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 翼
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.