Bow in Japanese
"bow" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "bow". The most common choice is shown first.
弓View details →
Top pick
bow, bow (archery, violin)
Reading: kyuu
3 strokes
Where it comes from
Pictograph of bow.
What it carries
Archery, weapon, curve. Represents Japanese martial art.
Related kanji for "bow"
礼Details →伏Details →弧Details →頓Details →
bow
rei · elegant
Combines 'altar' (示) with 'abundant,' from rituals offering to gods. Developed to mean courtesy and etiquette.
bow
fuku
Composed of person and dog. Person lying like dog.
bow
ko
Composed of bow and melon. Shape like bow.
bow
ton
Composed of gather and head. Bowing head.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for bow?
The most common kanji for "bow" is 弓, read as kyuu. It means bow, bow (archery, violin). Related kanji: 礼 (bow), 伏 (bow), 弧 (bow), 頓 (bow).
How many strokes does 弓 have?
弓 has 3 strokes.