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)'.
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.
矢筈に弦をかける。
Fit the string into the arrow's nock.
The nock is chipped.
He quickly nocked an arrow.
An alternative kanji spelling for 矢をつがえる, using 番える. Same meaning and reading.
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.
After nocking the arrow, slowly draw the bow.