射
い.る
iru
JLPT N110 strokesKanjiLevel 78 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
射 is the kanji for "Shoot". A common reading is い.る (iru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Shoot
Also : Arrow · Archery · Shine
Learn 射 with SRS
Free to start — no credit card. Track every review with spaced repetition.
Readings
kunい.る/ irukunさ.す/ sasukunう.つ/ utsuonしゃ/ sha
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
身寸
Example Sentences
彼は弓を引いて矢を射た。
かれはゆみをひいてやをいった。
He drew the bow and shot an arrow.
太陽が強い光を射す。
たいようがつよいひかりをさす。
The sun casts a strong light.
Vocabulary using 射
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Learn 射 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.