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弓
On'yomi
キュウ
KYUU
Kun'yomi
ゆみ
yumi
bow · bow (archery, violin)
Details
Strokes3
Frequency#1802
Radical弓bow(3)
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
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; (person who is) once bitten twice shy
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