This kanji means feather or wing and is used as the counter for birds.

on readings:
  • u
kun readings:
  • ha
  • hane
examples:
hagoromo robe of feathers
hanetsuki Japanese badminton
nanawa 7 birds

links:
Hanetsuki
Wiktionary
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Last ∆ on 7 January 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.