桑弧蓬矢
Reading: そうこほうし
Meaning: ambitious aspirations for a male child's future
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Example Sentence
The father had high aspirations for his son's future.
Usage Notes
Classical literary term referring to the ancient Chinese custom of shooting arrows at birth of a son, symbolizing hopes for his future success.
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