弓
KanjiJLPT N1
Bow
bow, bow (archery, violin)
Mnemonic
Three curving strokes forming a taut arc — a bent bow ready to shoot.
Details
The keyword for 弓 is bow. This kanji represents a bow used for shooting arrows, depicting the curved shape of the weapon with its string. It refers to the traditional archery bow and is associated with the art of archery in Japanese culture. The character's form is a pictograph that closely mirrors the silhouette of an actual bow.
- On'yomi
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