弓
ゆみ
yumi
JLPT N43 strokesKanjiLevel 23 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
弓 is the kanji for "Bow". The most common reading is ゆみ (yumi). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Bow
Also : Bow (archery) · Bow (violin)
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Readings
kunゆみ/ yumionきゅう/ kyuu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
3 strokes
Radicals
弓
Example Sentences
彼は弓を引いて的を狙った。
かれはゆみをひいてまとをねらった。
He drew the bow and aimed at the target.
弓道を学び始めた。
きゅうどうをまなびはじめた。
I started learning archery.
Vocabulary using 弓
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Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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