The weapon used to shoot arrows. The reading ゆ is usually a prefix in compounds (e.g., 弓矢 ゆみや).
He drew his bow and released an arrow.
Only with reading ゆみ
The practice or sport of shooting with a bow. Restricted to the reading ゆみ.
I learned archery in high school.
Only with reading ゆみ
The stick with horsehair used to play string instruments. Restricted to the reading ゆみ.
Apply rosin to the violin bow.
He shot the target with a bow.
My daughter has been learning archery since last year.
She played the violin with a bow.
He readied his bow and aimed at the target.
He practiced every day and improved his archery skill.
bow maker; bowyer