portable brush-and-ink case
Historical writing accessory carried by samurai and travelers; a compact case combining a brush and ink container.
江戸時代の武士は矢立を腰に差して旅をした。
Edo-period samurai traveled with a portable brush-and-ink case tucked at their waist.
Archery term for an arrow quiver; less common than 矢筒 (やづつ) in modern usage.
弓道の稽古で矢立から矢を抜く。
In kyudo practice, one draws an arrow from the quiver.
Standard kanji spelling for both senses.
Alternate spelling with okurigana; less common but still used.
Compound of 矢 (arrow) and 立 (stand/container). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji suggest a container for arrows, later extended to a portable writing case.