noun
yumi
Yumi (noun) means a traditional Japanese longbow used in archery and the martial art of kyudo. Example: “He practiced drawing the yumi every morning before school.”
noun
1
A traditional Japanese longbow used in archery and the martial art of kyudo.
"He practiced drawing the yumi every morning before school."
2
A Japanese female given name.
"Yumi teaches calligraphy on weekends."
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Word forms
- Plural
- yumis
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Etymology
From Japanese 弓 (yumi), meaning "bow."
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What does “yumi” mean?
The word “yumi” means a traditional Japanese longbow used in archery and the martial art of kyudo.
How do you use “yumi” in a sentence?
Here is “yumi” used in a sentence: “He practiced drawing the yumi every morning before school.”
What part of speech is “yumi”?
“Yumi” is a noun.
Where does the word “yumi” come from?
The word “yumi” comes from Japanese. From Japanese 弓 (yumi), meaning "bow.".
How many meanings does “yumi” have?
“Yumi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a traditional Japanese longbow used in archery and the martial art of kyudo.
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