Japanese

いる
Meaning: to shoot (an arrow); to hit (a target); to strike
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 射る 射ない
Polite 射ます 射ません
Past 射た 射なかった
Polite + Past 射ました 射ませんでした
Te-form 射て 射なくて
Potential 射られる 射られない
Passive 射られる 射られない
Causative 射させる 射させない
Imperative 射ろ 射るな

Handwriting

射
る

Example

He shot at the center of the target with a bow.

Usage Notes

Primarily used for shooting arrows. Figuratively, it describes sharp looks that 'pierce' someone or winning someone's heart.

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