Translation guide
The English word "nock" refers to the notch at the end of an arrow that fits onto the bowstring, or the act of placing the arrow onto the string. This is a specialized archery term.
The groove or notch at the rear end of an arrow that holds the bowstring.
The action of fitting the arrow's nock onto the bowstring in preparation to shoot.
The most common phrase for nocking an arrow. It literally means 'to set the arrow (on the string)'.
彼は素早く矢をつがえた。
He quickly nocked an arrow.
In modern Japanese, archery terms are most commonly encountered in the context of kyudo (Japanese archery) or historical settings. The word 'nock' itself is rare in everyday English, so these Japanese equivalents are similarly specialized.
Fit the string into the arrow's nock.
A shorter form of 矢筈, often used in compound words or when the context is clear.
筈が欠けている。
The nock is chipped.
An alternative kanji spelling for 矢をつがえる, using 番える. Same meaning and reading.
矢を番えて的を狙う。
Nock an arrow and aim at the target.
A more literal description: 'to hang the arrow on the string'. Less common as a set phrase but understandable.
弦に矢をかけてから、ゆっくりと引き絞る。
After nocking the arrow, slowly draw the bow.