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射術 (しゃじゅつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

射しゃ術じゅつ

しゃ

じゅ

つ

Meanings

1

noun

archery; art of archery

Refers to archery as a formal discipline or technique, often in historical or martial arts contexts. Compare with 弓術 (きゅうじゅつ), which is more common for traditional Japanese archery.

See also: 弓術 · 射芸

彼かれは射しゃ術じゅつの稽けい古こに励はげんでいる。
He is diligently practicing the art of archery.

Kanji

射shoot, shine into, onto
術art, technique, skill

Similar words

弓きゅう術じゅつ
弓術 is the more common term for traditional Japanese archery, while 射術 is a broader or slightly more formal term for archery technique.
射しゃ芸げい
射芸 refers to the art or performance of archery, often with a nuance of entertainment or display, whereas 射術 emphasizes the technical or martial aspect.

Etymology

Compound of 射 (しゃ, 'shooting') and 術 (じゅつ, 'technique' or 'art'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly conveys the meaning of archery technique.