Translation guide
The pointed tip of an arrow. In Japanese, the word 矢尻 (やじり) is the standard term. For archaeological or historical contexts, 石鏃 (せきぞく) refers specifically to stone arrowheads. The word 矢の根 (やのね) is a more literary or traditional term.
矢尻
arrowhead
The pointed front part of an arrow, typically made of metal or stone.
The most common and general word for 'arrowhead' in modern Japanese.
矢尻が鋭い。
The arrowhead is sharp.
この矢尻は鉄でできている。
This arrowhead is made of iron.
A more literary or traditional term for 'arrowhead', often used in poetry or historical contexts.
矢の根を研ぐ。
To sharpen an arrowhead.
Specifically a stone arrowhead, used in archaeology or when referring to ancient stone tools.
遺跡から石鏃が出土した。
Stone arrowheads were excavated from the ruins.