Vocabulary

What does 矢 (や, ya) mean?

矢 (や, ya) means arrow.

Quick facts
Readingや
Romajiya
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
や
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonya

arrow

  1. 1noun arrow
  2. 2noun wedge; chock

Example sentences

  • The arrow scored a direct hit on the center of the target.

  • An arrow was shot forcefully from the bow.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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