English–Japanese

“arrow” in Japanese

Japanese

Also矢印 (yajirushi)

Pronunciation

Romajiya

Example

矢が的に当たりました。ya ga teki ni a ta ri ma shi ta

The arrow hit the target.

Illustration for 矢 (arrow)

How to say “arrow” in Japanese

“Arrow” in Japanese is 矢 (ya).

An arrow is a narrow object sent forward from a bow to reach a distant point.

Full entry for 矢: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 矢

練習では、同じ矢を何度も使います。ren shū de wa ona ji ya o nan do mo tsuka i ma su

In practice, I use the same arrow many times.

Tips for using 矢

  • In English, an arrow can also show direction on a sign or map, so the word connects a physical object with movement and guidance.

Other Japanese words for “arrow”

画面の矢印を見ます。ga men no ya jirushi o mi ma su

I look at the arrow on the screen.

“arrow” in other languages