This is the 9607th most frequent Japanese word.


"翼" means "wing" in English.


Here, 翼 refers to literal wings that are spread open.

翼が広がっています。

The wings are spread wide.


In this sentence, 翼 could symbolize potential or freedom depending on the context.

彼は大きな翼を持っています。

He has large wings.


Here, 翼 is used metaphorically to represent freedom or the means to achieve it.

自由への翼を手に入れました。

I have acquired the wings to freedom.