半はん弓きゅう

noun

small bow; half bow

Historical term for a small bow, often contrasted with 大弓 (だいきゅう, 'long bow'). Used in contexts of traditional Japanese archery or historical weaponry.

See also: 大弓

• 半はん弓きゅうは大だい弓きゅうよりも短みじかく、取とり回まわしがしやすい。

  The half bow is shorter than the long bow and easier to handle.