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What is the Kanji for 'Arrow'? | 矢

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Arrow', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Arrow' is 矢.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Arrow

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ya

    onyomi

    shi

    Parts

    𠂉Person (人)Big

    Example Word

    矢印: arrow. The Japanese noun '矢印 (やじるし)' means 'arrow'. It is commonly used to indicate direction or to point towards something specific, such as in signs, maps, or diagrams. For example: follow the arrow「矢印に従ってください」(やじるしにしたがってください). The arrow points to the exit「矢印は出口を指しています」(やじるしはでぐちをさしています). This word is often seen in everyday contexts, such as on road signs or in user interfaces, to guide people visually.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    637

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    𠂉

    Meaning

    Person

    Radical Form Of

    kanji

    Meaning

    Big

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 7 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Know

    kanji

    Meaning

    Short

    kanji

    Meaning

    Family

    kanji

    Meaning

    Doctor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Correct, Straighten

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rapidly, Disease

    kanji

    Meaning

    Marquis, Feudal lord

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part 𠂉

These 8 kanji contain the part 𠂉 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Life

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bamboo

    kanji

    Meaning

    Make

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Noon

    kanji

    Meaning

    Every

    kanji

    Meaning

    Travel

    kanji

    Meaning

    Family

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 21 kanji contain the part 大 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Heaven

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dog

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thick, Fat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Core, Heart

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cause

    kanji

    Meaning

    Participate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lose, Fault

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vessel

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pledge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beautiful

    kanji

    Meaning

    Urge, Encourage

    kanji

    Meaning

    Center

    kanji

    Meaning

    Return

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vague, Desert

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stab, Dash

    kanji

    Meaning

    Take by force, Rob

    kanji

    Meaning

    Strange, Unusual

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stinking, Bad smell

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rush, Bustle

    kanji

    Meaning

    But, Nara

    kanji

    Meaning

    Refreshing

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 矢 mean?

矢 means 'Arrow'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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