Refers specifically to the pointed tip of an arrow, typically made of metal or stone.
An iron arrowhead was excavated from the ruins.
矢じりを研いで鋭くする。
Sharpen the arrowhead to make it pointed.
Commonly used spelling; the second kanji is often written in kana.
Rare single-kanji spelling; mainly found in specialized or historical contexts.
Full kanji spelling; less common but still encountered.
From 矢 “arrow” and 尻 “end,” with voicing of しり to じり. 尻 here denotes an end of the arrow, specifically the pointed end.