Japanese

Meaning: arrow
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

矢

Example sentences

He set an arrow to his bow and aimed at the target.
彼の放った矢は、見事に的の真ん中に命中した。
The arrow he shot hit the very center of the target perfectly.
放たれた矢は美しい弧を描いて飛んだ。
The released arrow flew, drawing a beautiful arc.
光陰矢の如しと言うが、本当に一年が過ぎるのは早い。
They say time flies like an arrow, and indeed a year passes quickly.
弓に矢をつがえて、獲物を狙った。
I nocked an arrow to the bow and aimed at the prey.

Usage Notes

A shaft sharpened at the front and with feathers at the back, shot from a bow.

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