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弓
On'yomi
キュウ
KYUU
Kun'yomi
ゆみ
yumi
bow · bow (archery, violin)
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes3
Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of bow.
Symbolism
Archery, weapon, curve. Represents Japanese martial art.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Drawing a bow
Words & Expressions
Words written with 弓
弓道きゅうどうkyudo
弓矢ゆみやbow and arrow
Four-Character Compounds
傷弓の鳥
しょうきゅうのとり
(person who is) once bitten twice shy; someone who has become overly cautious due to a bad experience
Proverbs & Idioms
弓折れ矢尽きる
ゆみおれやつきる
The bow breaks and arrows run out
To be completely exhausted and unable to continue
Anime & Manga
ツルネ ―風舞高校弓道部―
Tsurune
A well-known work with 弓 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 弓 mean in Japanese?
弓 means bow, bow (archery, violin).
How do you read 弓?
On'yomi: キュウ (KYUU). Kun'yomi: ゆみ (yumi).
How many strokes does 弓 have?
弓 has 3 strokes. Its radical is 弓 (bow).
Is 弓 a good kanji for a tattoo?
弓 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bow, bow (archery, violin). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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