Japanese

はた
Meaning: flag; banner
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

旗

Example sentences

The flag is swaying violently in the strong wind.
旗が風になびいている。
The flag is fluttering in the wind.
彼は地面に旗を突き立てた。
He thrust the flag into the ground.
旗が風になびいていた
The flag was fluttering in the wind.
昼過ぎに南風が吹いて、港の旗がゆっくり揺れた。
In the early afternoon, a south wind blew and the harbor flags swayed slowly.
強い風が、校庭の旗を激しくはためかせている。
A strong wind is flapping the schoolyard flag violently.

Usage Notes

Refers to a piece of cloth or paper, often attached to a pole, used as a symbol or signal.

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