弓 (ゆみ, yumi) Japanese meaning: bow (weapon) | KotomoraHe drew his bow and released an arrow.
Usage patterns
弓で〈物〉を射るto shoot something with a bow
He shot the target with a bow.
弓を習うto learn archery
My daughter has been learning archery since last year.
弓で〈物〉を弾くto play an instrument with a bow
She played the violin with a bow.
弓を構えるto take up a bow in ready position
He readied his bow and aimed at the target.
弓の腕を上げるto improve one's archery skill
He practiced every day and improved his archery skill.
Expressions
弓を引くdraw a bow · oppose; defy; rebel against 弓なりになるto arch; to curve; to become bow-shaped
弓師
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bow drill
catalpa bow; spirit bow
crossbow · stone-dropping net apparatus · slingshot; catapult
cotton bow; cotton fluffer
prize archery; imperial archery event
up-bow
down-bow
short-bow archery contest
