Word details
弓は袋に太刀は鞘
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 弓は袋に太刀は鞘.
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Entry
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Idiomatic expression
the world is at peace; bows in bags and swords in sheaths
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
弓
bow, bow (archery, violin)
3 strokesFrequency 1,802JLPT N1Grade 2
On
キュウ
Kun
ゆみ
Nanori
こゆ
袋
sack, bag, pouch
11 strokesFrequency 1,125JLPT N2Grade 8
On
タイダイ
Kun
ふくろ
Nanori
ていないぶく
太
plump, thick, big around
4 strokesFrequency 552JLPT N3Grade 2
On
タイタ
Kun
ふと.いふと.る
Nanori
おおたかひろ
刀
sword, saber, knife
2 strokesFrequency 1,794JLPT N1Grade 2
On
トウ
Kun
かたなそり
Nanori
きちとわき
鞘
sheath, case, margin, difference, shells (of beans)
16 strokesGrade 9
On
ショウソウ
Kun
さや
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