noun
fletcher; arrow maker
A traditional craftsman who makes arrows, especially for Japanese archery (kyūdō). The term is somewhat specialized and may not be widely known outside historical or archery contexts.
矢師は矢のバランスを慎重に調整する。
The fletcher carefully adjusts the balance of the arrows.
彼の祖父は弓道の矢師だった。
His grandfather was a fletcher for kyūdō.