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Cultural Context
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- — Crossbow is an ancient ranged weapon. Crossbow, crossbowman, repeating crossbow. Came from China and used in warfare.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
怒髪衝天
どはつしょうてん
bristling with rage
弩を引く
Draw the crossbow - prepare for action
Related Figures & Stories
諸葛亮
(しょかつりょう)Credited in the Records of the Three Kingdoms with improving the repeating crossbow
Chancellor of Shu Han. His biography in the Records of the Three Kingdoms credits him with a modified repeating crossbow, and the attribution has followed him ever since.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 弩 mean in Japanese?
弩 means crossbow.
How do you read 弩?
On'yomi: ド (DO). Kun'yomi: いしゆみ (ishiyumi).
How many strokes does 弩 have?
弩 has 8 strokes.
Is 弩 a good kanji for a tattoo?
弩 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means crossbow. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.