小銃
Meanings
1
Refers to a long-barreled firearm designed for individual use, as opposed to larger crew-served weapons. In military contexts, 小銃 typically means a standard infantry rifle.
The soldiers advanced with their rifles at the ready.
This rifle has high accuracy.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が小銃を構えるfor someone to raise/aim a rifle
The soldier raised his rifle and watched for enemy movement.
- 〈人〉が小銃を撃つfor someone to fire a rifle
The new recruit fired his rifle during training.
- 小銃を携えるto carry a rifle (on one's person)
The guard stood at the gate carrying a rifle.