English–Japanese

“bow” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoお辞儀 (ojigi)

Pronunciation

Romajiyumi

Example

彼は弓を引きます。kare wa yumi o hi ki ma su

He draws a bow.

Illustration for 弓 (bow)

How to say “bow” in Japanese

“Bow” in Japanese is 弓 (yumi).

Refers to a curved tool whose tension propels an arrow when the string is released.

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

Example sentences with 弓

この弓は軽くて、長時間使いやすいです。ko no yumi wa karu ku te chō ji kan tsuka i ya su i de su

This bow is light and easy to use for a long time.

Tips for using 弓

  • In English, bow in bow and arrow has the same vowel as go, unlike bow meaning a looped knot, which has the vowel in now.

Other Japanese words for “bow”

先生にお辞儀をします。sen sei ni o ji gi o shi ma su

I bow to my teacher.

“bow” in other languages