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弓 kanji: meaning “bow”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N13 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
bow
On'yomi
キュウ
Kun'yomi
ゆみ

Picture story to remember 弓

A curved bow with its string pulled tight, ready to send an arrow flying.

How to write 弓: stroke order

弓 is written with 3 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 弓

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Kanji that share parts with 弓.