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弓
弓 (readings: きゅう, ゆみ; Japanese kanji) means “bow (archery)”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 弓道 (archery).
What does 弓 mean?
| Kanji | 弓 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | bow (archery) |
| Readings | きゅう, ゆみ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 弓
弓 is read きゅう or ゆみ depending on the word.
Example words with 弓
| Example | 弓道 (archery) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14