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Kanji Grade 2 - 弓

Kanji character Grade 2 弓. Writing practice along with onyomi and kunyomi readings.

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Kanji Grade 2 - 弓
About
bow, bow (archery, violin)
Kun: ゆみ
On: キュウ
3 strokes
Radical: bow 弓
Parts: 弓
 
Onyomi
弓 【キュウ】 bow (and arrow), unit of distance to an archery target (approx. six feet), unit of distance for land surveying (approx. eight feet)
弓 【ユミ】 bow (weapon), archery, bow (for a violin, etc.)
洋弓 【ヨウキュウ】 (Western) archery, Western-style bow
鰓弓 【サイキュウ】 branchial arch, gill arch
 
Kunyomi
弓 【ゆみ】 bow (weapon), archery, bow (for a violin, etc.)
弓矢 【ゆみや】 bow and arrow, weapon, arms
大弓 【だいきゅう】 bow, longbow
上げ弓 【あげゆみ】 up-bow (technique used when playing a string instrument)