This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

弓筈

弓弭

Readings

Kana: ゆみはず、ゆはず
Romaji: yumihazu, yuhazu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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nock (of a bow)

Kanji

Readings: キュウ、 ゆみ
Meanings: bow, bow (archery, violin)
Readings: カツ、 はず、 やはず
Meanings: notch of an arrow, ought, must, should be, expected
Readings: ビ、 ミ、 や.める、 や.む、 ゆはず
Meanings: stop, cease, notches where drawstring is attached to the bow