Meaning of 鏑(かぶら) in Japanese

鏑
Kana Reading
かぶら
Romaji
kabura
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    turnip-shaped whistle made of hollowed-out wood or deer horn (attached to an arrow to sound when fired)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    arrow with such a whistle attached

Related Kanji

鏑

19 strokes

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On'Yomi: テキ

Kun'Yomi: かぶら, かぶらや, やじり

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