English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
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."

Word forms

yumis plural, yumi plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “yumi” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

He practiced drawing the _____ every morning before school.

Etymology

From Japanese 弓 (yumi), meaning "bow."

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for yumi

See all rhymes for yumi →

Frequently asked questions

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.

Featured in

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial