矢
や
ya
JLPT N15 strokesKanjiLevel 78 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
矢 is the kanji for "Dart". A common reading is や (ya). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Dart
Also : Arrow
Readings
kunや/ yaonし/ shi
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Example Sentences
放たれた矢が的の中心に当たった。
はなたれたやがまとのちゅうしんにあたった。
The released arrow hit the center of the target.
彼の動きは矢のように素早かった。
かれのうごきはやのようにすばやかった。
His movements were as swift as an arrow.
Vocabulary using 矢
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