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VocabJLPT N3

wing

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Definitions

1. wing
2. Chinese \Wings\" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)"
3. counter for birds or bird wings

This noun refers to the wings of a bird or other flying creature that allow it to fly through the air. It is also used figuratively in literature and song lyrics to represent freedom, dreams, or the ability to soar beyond limitations.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My senpai jokingly said, "That guy has wings."

Sentence 2

No way — those wings are way bigger than they're letting on!

Sentence 3

Hey, do you think even paper wings could catch the wind?

Sentence 4

Why does that bird only spread one wing?

Sentence 5

I caught myself imagining what it would be like to have wings on my back.