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What is the Kanji for 'Shoot'? | 射

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Shoot' is 射.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shoot

    Reading

    kunyomi

    sa

    u

    i

    onyomiしゃ

    sha

    Parts

    Body, Self Measurement

    Example Word

    発射: launch. The Japanese noun '発射 (はっしゃ)' means 'launch'. It is commonly used to describe the act of firing or propelling something, such as a rocket, missile, or projectile. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the initiation of an action or process. For example: The rocket launch was successful「ロケットの発射は成功した」(ロケットのはっしゃはせいこうした). The police fired a warning shot「警察は警告の発射をした」(けいさつはけいこくのはっしゃをした). This word is often used in technical, military, or scientific contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    914

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    kanji

    Meaning

    Body, Self

    kanji

    Meaning

    Measurement

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Apologize

Words Using

This kanji is used in 5 words:

    word

    注射

    Meaning

    Injection

    word

    放射

    Meaning

    Radiation

    word

    発射

    Meaning

    Launch

    word

    反射

    Meaning

    Reflection, Reaction

    word

    放射能

    Meaning

    Radiation

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 21 kanji contain the part 寸 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Village

    kanji

    Meaning

    Temple

    kanji

    Meaning

    Against

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attach

    kanji

    Meaning

    Group, Association

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Protect

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lead, Guide

    kanji

    Meaning

    Respect, Revered

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exclusive, Specialty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    寿

    Meaning

    Longevity, Congratulations

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fight, Struggle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inquire

    kanji

    Meaning

    Proof, Withstand

    kanji

    Meaning

    Humiliate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crown, Cap

    kanji

    Meaning

    Company officer, Military officer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Baron, Rank of nobility

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Arm, Elbow

Learn the Kanji

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What does 射 mean?

射 means 'Shoot'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth 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.