Kanji · N3 · 3 strokes
弓 / bow
Kanji for bow or archery.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キュウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ゆみ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
弓 carries the meaning bow or archery.
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How to write 弓
Trace 弓 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 弓
弓ゆみbow / archery
弓道きゅうどうJapanese archery
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弓 in context
これは中国の弓です。
これはちゅうごくのゆみです。
This is a Chinese bow.
わたしは弓道を習っています。
わたしはきゅうどうをならっています。
I am learning Japanese archery.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 弓 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
弓 — Kanji Practice
3 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/弓
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