Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 石弓(いしゆみ) in Japanese

石弓, 弩
Kana Reading
いしゆみ
Romaji
ishiyumi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    crossbow (inc. large models operated by a number of people)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    netted apparatus atop a wall containing large stones, which were dropped onto attackers by cutting the net
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    slingshot; catapult


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

3 strokes

bow, bow (archery, violin)

On'Yomi: キュウ

Kun'Yomi: ゆみ

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JLPT 3

5 strokes

stone

On'Yomi: セキ, シャク, コク

Kun'Yomi: いし

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8 strokes

bow (arrow)

On'Yomi: ド

Kun'Yomi: おおゆみ, いしゆみ

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