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    3. ボー

    ボー

    ボー

    bow (weapon)

    KMT9Study L1NounSports & Martial ArtsKana Vocab7 strokes

    ボーボウ

    Noun

    1.
    bow (weapon)
    2.
    bow, bowknot
    3.
    bow tie
    abbreviation

    Stroke 0 / 7

    Speed1.0x

    弓きゅう道どうではボーと矢やを使つかう。

    In Kyudo (Japanese archery), a bow and arrow are used.

    KMT7Sports & Martial ArtsCulture & Traditions
    フォーマルな場ばでは、ボータイを着ちゃく用ようすることがある。

    In formal settings, one might wear a bow tie.

    KMT8Fashion & BeautyDaily Life
    彼かれはボーの弦げんを強 く引ひいた。

    He strongly pulled the bowstring of the bow.

    KMT9Sports & Martial Arts
    ボーを構かまえる姿し勢せいは、集しゅう中ちゅう力りょくを高たかめる上うえで重じゅう要ようだ。

    The posture for holding a bow is important for increasing concentration.

    KMT9Sports & Martial ArtsEmotions & Psychology
    競きょう技ぎ用ようのボーは、最さい新しんの素そ材ざいで作つくられている。

    Competitive bows are made from the latest materials.

    KMT10Sports & Martial ArtsTechnology

    Kana that make up this word

    ボ
    bo
    ー
    long vowel
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