Kanji · N3 · 5 strokes
矢 / arrow
Kanji for arrow.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | — | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | や | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
矢 carries the meaning arrow.
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How to write 矢
Trace 矢 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 矢
矢印やじるしarrow (sign)
矢やarrow
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矢 in context
矢印の方へ進んでください。
やじるしのほうへすすんでください。
Please proceed in the direction of the arrow.
先生から新しい矢をもらいました。
せんせいからあたらしいやをもらいました。
I received a new arrow from my teacher.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 矢 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
矢 — Kanji Practice
5 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/矢
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