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矢
矢 (readings: し, や; Japanese kanji) means “arrow”. 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).
What does 矢 mean?
| Kanji | 矢 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | arrow |
| Readings | し, や |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 矢
矢 is read し or や depending on the word.
Example words with 矢
| Example | 弓矢 (bow and arrow) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14