Refers to the projectile shot from a bow. Common in both literal and figurative expressions.
He shot an arrow with a bow.
Time flies like an arrow.
Used for a wedge or chock, such as a tool for splitting wood or securing something in place. Less common than the arrow sense.
I use a wedge to split firewood.
He drew the bow and shot the arrow.
She shot an arrow at the target.
The arrow hit the center of the target.
He fell after being hit by the enemy's arrow.
The doctor pulled the arrow out of the wound.
bow and arrow · weapon; arms
fletcher; arrow maker · fletching; arrow-making
long arrow; person who can fire a long arrow
sheet pile
blowgun; blowpipe · blowgun dart
firing line; in the line of fire · in front of a flying arrow
poisoned arrow; poisoned dart
rapid succession; in quick succession
arrow wheel; decorative windmill on a carp streamer pole
fire arrow; incendiary arrow · rocket
nock of an arrow · forked tool for hanging scrolls
portable brush-and-ink case · quiver
ceremonial arrow to ward off evil
rough bamboo fence; palisade
quiver
cave tombs; rock-cut tombs
second arrow (kyūdō); arrow with right-curving feathers
matched set of four arrows for target shooting
battle arrow; war arrow
large wooden mallet; maul
mass-produced arrows; arrows for target practice
arrowhead
stray arrow
first arrow (with left-curving feathers)
arrow and target; target arrow · arrow for shooting marks
Rarely used kanji form.