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弓

弓 — bow, bow (archery, violin)

Learn the correct stroke order for 弓 (bow), a 3-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 23 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 3
On'yomi (音読み)キュウkyuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ゆみyumi
Strokes3
Radical弓
Frequency#1802
Meaningsbow, bow (archery, violin)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

弓道きゅうどうkyūdō; kyudo; Japanese archerynoun
弓矢ゆみやbow and arrownoun
弓ゆみbow (weapon)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 弓 (bow) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 3 strokes with radical 弓.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 弓 is #1802, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

弓道きゅうどう — kyūdō; kyudo; Japanese archery
弓矢ゆみや — bow and arrow
弓ゆみ — bow (weapon)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 弓 have?

The kanji 弓 (bow) has 3 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 弓?

弓 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 弓 mean?

弓 means: bow, bow (archery, violin). On'yomi readings: キュウ. Kun'yomi readings: ゆみ.

What JLPT level is 弓?

弓 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.