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弓kanji family

Explore 13 kanji that use or are grouped with the 弓 component. Use the map to compare visual structure, readings, meanings, and example vocabulary.

弟younger brother, faithful service to eldersJLPT N4 強strongJLPT N4 引pull, tugJLPT N3 弱weak, frailJLPT N2 湾gulf, bayJLPT N2 弓bow, bow (archery, violin)JLPT N1 弔condolences, mourningJLPT N1 弥all the more, increasinglyJLPT N1 弦bowstring, chordJLPT N1 弧arc, archJLPT N1 張lengthen, counter for bows & stringed instrumentsJLPT N1 弾bullet, twangJLPT N1 窮hard up, destituteJLPT N1

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