Yūmao

Yūmao (羽毛) refers to feathers in the Japanese language. This term encompasses the plumage of birds, serving a variety of purposes including insulation, flight, display, and camouflage. In addition to describing naturally occurring feathers, "yūmao" can also refer to items made from feathers, such as feather dusters, quill pens, and feathered accessories. The word is composed of two kanji: 羽 (yū), meaning "feather," and 毛 (mō), meaning "hair" or "fur." Therefore, a literal translation could be "feather hair." The term is frequently used in scientific contexts, literature, and everyday conversation related to birds, crafting, and design.