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矢
“arrow” in Japanese is 矢, read shi, ya (し, や). It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 弓矢 (bow and arrow).
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矢がとぶ。
やがとぶ。The arrow flies.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 矢 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | arrow |
| Readings | し, や |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 弓矢 (bow and arrow) |
How to read 矢
矢 is read shi (し) or ya (や) depending on the word.
Words with 矢
- 弓矢
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Updated: 2026-08-28