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翼
翼 (readings: よく, つばさ; Japanese kanji) means “wing”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 翼竜 (pterosaur).
What does 翼 mean?
| Kanji | 翼 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | wing |
| Readings | よく, つばさ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 翼
翼 is read よく or つばさ depending on the word.
Example words with 翼
| Example | 翼竜 (pterosaur) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14