Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

弩

do

bow (arrow)

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONドdo
  • KUNおおゆみooyumi
  • KUNいしゆみishiyumi

Meaning

Bow (arrow).

Stroke order

Stroke order for 弩

弩 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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