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弓使い (ゆみづかい, yumizukai) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

弓ゆみ使づかい

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Meanings

1

bowing (a string instrument)

Refers to the technique or manner of using the bow on a string instrument. Related to 運弓法.

See also: 運弓法

バイオリンの弓ゆみ使づかいがとても滑なめらかだ

Kanji

弓bow, bow (archery, violin)
使use, send on a mission, order

Related words

運うん弓きゅう法ほう
運弓法 is a more formal term for bowing technique, while 弓使い is a more descriptive, everyday term.

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The bowing of the violin is very smooth.

Etymology

Compound of 弓 (yumi, 'bow') and 使い (tsukai, 'use, handling'), with rendaku voicing.