How to Say "Arrow" in Japanese

矢

[ja̠]

The Japanese word for "arrow" is 矢.

矢 is a noun used to refer to an arrow.

Meaning: symbol (noun)

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The phrase 矢継ぎ早に 'yatsugibaya ni' means 'in rapid succession', originating from the practice of quickly nocking a new arrow.
In Japanese culture, the 'arrow' is often associated with the concept of 'straightness' and 'sincerity' in one's heart.
The word 矢 is linked to the Korean word 살, which also means 'arrow'.

光陰矢の如し。
Time flies like an arrow.
This sentence uses 矢 to illustrate the proverbial speed of time.
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矢は的に当たった。
The arrow hit the target.
This sentence shows 矢 hitting a target.
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矢は的に届かなかった。
The arrow fell short of the target.
This sentence shows 矢 failing to reach a target.
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矢を使う
Use an arrow.
彼は矢を射るのが上手です
He is skilled at shooting arrows.
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Kenta and Himari are looking at a decorative design in a shop.

健太 Kenta

この模様は矢の形をしているね。
Kono moyou wa ya no katachi o shite iru ne.
This pattern is shaped like an arrow.
陽葵 Himari

本当だ、とてもおしゃれな矢のデザインだね。
Hontou da, totemo oshare na ya no dezain da ne.
You're right, it's a very stylish arrow design.
健太 Kenta

陽葵さんは、この矢のマークが好き？
Himari-san wa, kono ya no maaku ga suki?
Himari, do you like this arrow mark?
陽葵 Himari

うん、とても素敵だと思う。
Un, totemo suteki da to omou.
Yes, I think it's very lovely.

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