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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

    射

    Meaning

    Shoot

    Reading

    kunyomiさ

    sa

    う

    u

    い

    i

    onyomiしゃ

    sha

    Parts

    身Body, Self 寸Measurement

    Example Word

    注射: injection. The Japanese verbal noun '注射 (ちゅうしゃ)' means 'injection'. It refers to the act of injecting a substance, such as a vaccine or medicine, into the body using a syringe. This term is commonly used in medical contexts. For example: I received a flu shot「私はインフルエンザの注射を打った」(わたしはインフルエンザのちゅうしゃをうった). The doctor gave me an injection「医者が私に注射をした」(いしゃがわたしにちゅうしゃをした). It can also be used metaphorically to describe something being introduced forcefully, though this usage is less common.

    Radical

    寸

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    914

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 射

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

    kanji

    身

    Meaning

    Body, Self

    kanji

    寸

    Meaning

    Measurement

射 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    謝

    Meaning

    Apologize

Words Using 射

This kanji is used in 5 words:

    word

    注射

    Meaning

    Injection

    word

    放射

    Meaning

    Radiation

    word

    発射

    Meaning

    Launch

    word

    放射能

    Meaning

    Radiation

    word

    反射

    Meaning

    Reflection, Reaction

Kanji Related to 射 Through the Part 寸

These 21 kanji contain the part 寸 as well.

    kanji

    封

    Meaning

    Seal

    kanji

    酎

    Meaning

    Sake

    kanji

    尉

    Meaning

    Company officer, Military officer

    kanji

    尊

    Meaning

    Respect, Revered

    kanji

    寿

    Meaning

    Longevity, Congratulations

    kanji

    冠

    Meaning

    Crown, Cap

    kanji

    寺

    Meaning

    Temple

    kanji

    守

    Meaning

    Protect

    kanji

    耐

    Meaning

    Proof, Withstand

    kanji

    討

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    団

    Meaning

    Group, Association

    kanji

    辱

    Meaning

    Humiliate

    kanji

    導

    Meaning

    Lead, Guide

    kanji

    肘

    Meaning

    Arm, Elbow

    kanji

    闘

    Meaning

    Fight, Struggle

    kanji

    対

    Meaning

    Against

    kanji

    爵

    Meaning

    Baron, Rank of nobility

    kanji

    付

    Meaning

    Attach

    kanji

    尋

    Meaning

    Inquire

    kanji

    村

    Meaning

    Village

    kanji

    専

    Meaning

    Exclusive, Specialty

Learn the Kanji 射

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

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.