prize archery; imperial archery event
Historical term for an archery competition with prizes, specifically the annual court event held on the 18th day of the first lunar month during the Heian period.
Noriyumi was one of the imperial court events in the Heian period, where participants competed in archery skill.
Prizes were awarded to the winners of the noriyumi archery contest.
Compound of 賭 (のり, 'wager, prize') and 弓 (ゆみ, 'bow'). The reading のりゆみ reflects the historical combination.