noun
Refers to a traditional Japanese quiver, often associated with samurai or archery. The word is somewhat specialized and may appear in historical or cultural contexts.
武士は背中に箙を背負っていた。
The samurai carried a quiver on his back.
博物館で古い箙が展示されている。
An old quiver is on display at the museum.
矢筒 is a more general term for an arrow case or quiver, while 箙 specifically refers to a traditional Japanese quiver, often made of bamboo or leather.
The kanji 箙 is a 国字 (kokuji) created in Japan to represent the traditional arrow quiver. The reading えびら is of native Japanese origin, and its exact derivation is uncertain.