also: きゅうし
Refers to the weapon itself, the combination of bow and arrows. Used in historical, martial, and everyday contexts.
彼は弓矢で的を射るのが得意だ。
He is good at shooting targets with a bow and arrow.
博物館に古い弓矢が展示されている。
Old bows and arrows are on display at the museum.
The samurai took up arms and headed for the battlefield.
The hunter shot the game with his bow and arrow.
Rarely used kanji form.