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[や(矢)]
ya
noun

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[や(箭)]
ya
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[さ(矢)]
sa
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[さ(箭)]
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English Meaning(s) for 矢

noun
  1. arrow
  2. wedge; chock
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Definition and Synonyms for 矢

Arrow a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other
Synonyms: アロー, 矢
Arrow intended to be shot from a bow
Synonyms: アロー, 矢

Meanings for each kanji in 矢

» dart; arrow

Categories 矢 is a member of

Projectile a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
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Sample Sentences for 矢

The arrow glanced off the tree.
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William Tell shot an arrow at the apple on his son's head.
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Native Americans fought with bow and arrow.
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Time flies like an arrow.
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He shot an arrow at the deer.
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