Kanji 弓

音読おんよみ: キュウ

訓読くんよみ: ゆみ

画数かくすう: 3 strokes

部首ぶしゅ: 弓(ゆみ)

Meaning

bow (as in bow and arrow)


  • ゆみ — bow
  • 弓道きゅうどう — Japanese archery
  • 弓矢ゆみや — bow and arrow
  • 強弓ごうきゅう — strong bow
  • 洋弓ようきゅう — Western bow

This kanji is a pictograph that represents the shape of a bow. It originates from the curved form of an actual bow and is closely associated with martial arts and ancient weaponry.

かれ弓道きゅうどう大会たいかいました。
He entered an archery competition.

ゆみ使つかってまとねらいます。
Use a bow and arrow to aim at the target.

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