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Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of arrow.
Symbolism
Arrow, bow and arrow, arrow mark. Represents arrow.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Arrow released
Words & Expressions
Words written with 矢
矢鱈やたらblindly
矢先やさきarrowhead
弓矢ゆみやbow and arrow
Anime & Manga
ダンジョンに出会いを求めるのは間違っているだろうか ─ オリオンの矢 ─
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Arrow of the Orion
A well-known work with 矢 in its Japanese title.
聖闘士星矢
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac
A well-known work with 矢 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
矢嶋楫子
Name contains 矢
Yajima Kajiko was the founder of the Women's Reform Society and president of Japan's Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 矢 mean in Japanese?
矢 means dart, arrow.
How do you read 矢?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: や (ya).
How many strokes does 矢 have?
矢 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 矢 (arrow).
Is 矢 a good kanji for a tattoo?
矢 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means dart, arrow. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.