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箭
箭
15 strokes

Meanings

arrow

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
や

Common Words

矢
や
箭
さ
Noun
Freq #3121
1

arrow

Examples
私は矢を的に当てた。
I hit the mark with the arrow.
2

wedge; chock

弓矢
ゆみや
きゅうし (弓矢)
弓箭
Noun
Freq #14273
1

bow and arrow

2

ゆみや only

weapon; arms

火矢
火箭
ひや
かせん (火箭)
Noun
Freq #34059
1

fire arrow; incendiary arrow

2

rocket

大矢
大箭
おおや
Noun
Freq #78749
1

long arrow; person who can fire a long arrow

征矢
征箭
そや
Noun
Freq #84477
1

arrow (for use in battle)

弓箭
きゅうせん
Noun
Freq #95828
1

bow and arrow; arms; weapons

2

archer; warrior

3

fighting with bows and arrows; war; battle

矢竹
箭竹
やだけ
ヤダケ
Noun
Freq #135462
1

bamboo arrow shaft

2

Word usually written using kana alone

arrow bamboo (Pseudosasa japonica)

神矢
神箭
かみや
Noun
Freq #146428
1

divine arrow

銀箭
ぎんせん
Noun
Freq #266530
1

Rare term

silver arrow

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