Meaning

Primary

Archery

Alternatives

Kyudo, Kyuudou

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The path of the bow. This is archery.

Reading

きゅうどう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

弓道はむずかしいという結ろんに達しました。

I came to the conclusion that kyudo is difficult.

日本の弓道の弓って、どうしてそんなに強いの?

Why are Japanese bows for kyudo so powerful?

「一生懸命何しているの?」「弓道だよ。」

"What are you working on?" "Japanese Archery."

Kanji Composition