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Arrow


Meaning

Arrow

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.


Reading

Explanation

The reading for this word is the same as the one you learned when learning the kanji.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 矢をはなつ

    to fire an arrow, to launch an arrow

    矢をつがえる

    to ready an arrow

    矢をうつ

    to fire an arrow

  • キューピッドの矢

    Cupid's arrows

    ダーツの矢

    darts

    アーチェリーの矢

    archery arrows

  • 矢があたる

    an arrow hits something

    矢がささる

    an arrow pierces something

    矢がとぶ

    an arrow flies

Context Sentences

これはアーチェリーの矢です。

This is an archery arrow.

このエリアの土から矢がたくさん出た。

A lot of arrows came out of the ground in this area.

ぼくのハートにキューピッドの矢がささったんです。

Cupid's arrow struck my heart.


Kanji Composition