弓
bow, bow (archery, violin)
JLPT N1 Grade 2 3 strokes
- Kun'yomi
- ゆみ
- On'yomi
- キュウ
弓 means "bow, bow (archery, violin)". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 3 strokes. It is read ゆみ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and キュウ in compounds (on'yomi). Japanese schoolchildren learn it in grade 2.
Stroke order & writing
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Common questions
- What does the kanji 弓 mean?
- 弓 means "bow, bow (archery, violin)". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
- How many strokes does 弓 have?
- 弓 is written in 3 strokes.
- How is 弓 read?
- It is read ゆみ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and キュウ in compounds (on'yomi).
- What JLPT level is 弓?
- 弓 is a JLPT N1 kanji.