Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 飛

飛

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Basic Meaning

The kanji 飛 represents the concept of "flying," "to fly," or "to leap." It encapsulates the idea of movement through the air, often with wings, but can also imply a swift or sudden movement. It suggests a sense of freedom, speed, and overcoming gravity.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): ヒ (hi) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): と(ぶ) (to(bu)) - to fly

Usage Examples

⚫︎ 飛行機 Translation: Airplane ⚫︎ 飛び出す Translation: To jump out, to rush out ⚫︎ 飛躍 Translation: Leap; progress; development

Origin and Formation

The kanji 飛 is a pictograph. It depicts the wings of a bird in flight. The original form of the character shows a bird with its wings spread, suggesting the action of flying. Over time, the character simplified but still retains the essence of a bird in motion.

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