JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
弓 — bow
- Reading
- キュウ・ゆみ
- Meaning
- bow; bow (archery
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
弓 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キュウ・ゆみ and it means bow; bow (archery. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
弓 appears in everyday japanese words such as 弓 (bow).
Japanese words containing 弓
Frequently asked questions
What does 弓 mean in Japanese?
弓 means bow; bow (archery in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 弓 read?
弓 is read キュウ・ゆみ. Reading it inside real words — 弓 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 弓 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 弓 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 弓 in a word?
A common word containing 弓 is 弓 (ゆみ) — "bow". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 弓 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 弓 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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