NichiDict

弓

N1
きゅう
[kyuu]
Illustration for 弓

Meanings

1.Noun

bow (and arrow)

2.Noun

unit of distance to an archery target (approx. six feet)

3.Noun

unit of distance for land surveying (approx. eight feet)

Other Readings

「弓」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

弓道で使う弓は伝統的に竹製が多いです。

Bows used in archery are often made of bamboo.

彼は弓の名手として知られている。

He is known as a master archer.

的に向かって弓を引いて矢を放った。

I drew the bow and shot the arrow at the target.