弓は袋に太刀は鞘

Reading

Kana: ゆみはふくろにたちはさや

Romaji: yumihafukuronitachihasaya

Definition

exp

1

the world is at peace; bows in bags and swords in sheaths

Note: proverb

Kanji

弓

Readings: キュウ、 ゆみ

Meanings: bow, bow (archery, violin)

袋

Readings: タイ、 ダイ、 ふくろ

Meanings: sack, bag, pouch

太

Readings: タイ、 タ、 ふと.い、 ふと.る

Meanings: plump, thick, big around

刀

Readings: トウ、 かたな、 そり

Meanings: sword, saber, knife

鞘

Readings: ショウ、 ソウ、 さや

Meanings: sheath, case, margin, difference, shells (of beans)