和わ弓きゅう

noun

Japanese bow; yumi

Refers to the traditional Japanese longbow, distinct from Western bows in shape and use.

• 和わ弓きゅうは西せい洋ようの弓ゆみより長ながい。

  The Japanese bow is longer than Western bows.

noun

Japanese archery; kyudo

Used to refer to the practice or discipline of Japanese archery, often synonymous with 弓道.

• 彼かれは和わ弓きゅうを始はじめて三さん年ねんになる。

  He has been practicing Japanese archery for three years.