Reading

Kana: きゅう
Romaji: kyū
Kana
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Definitions

1

bow (and arrow)

2

unit of distance to an archery target (approx. six feet)

3

unit of distance for land surveying (approx. eight feet)

Kanji

Readings: キュウ、 ゆみ
Meanings: bow, bow (archery, violin)

Example Sentences

この(ゆみ)()りが(つよ)いです。
➥This bow has a strong draw.
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これは(つよ)(ひと)使(つか)(ゆみ)です。
➥This is a bow for a strong person.
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(さと)さんは週間(しゅうかん)弓道(きゅうどう)をします。
➥Mr Sato practices archery in the weekends.
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(ねこ)()(ゆみ)なりに()げた。
➥The cat arched its back.
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(にじ)(そら)(ゆみ)じょうにかかる。
➥The rainbow forms an arc in the sky.
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()のない(ゆみ)はやくに()たない。
➥A bow is no use without arrows.
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