noun
The weapon used to shoot arrows. The reading ゆ is usually a prefix in compounds (e.g., 弓矢 ゆみや).
彼は弓を引いて矢を放った。
He drew his bow and released an arrow.
noun
Only with reading ゆみ
The practice or sport of shooting with a bow. Restricted to the reading ゆみ.
高校のとき、弓を習っていました。
I learned archery in high school.
noun
Only with reading ゆみ
The stick with horsehair used to play string instruments. Restricted to the reading ゆみ.
バイオリンの弓に松脂を塗る。
Apply rosin to the violin bow.