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thumb|upright|Japanese bows, arrows, and arrow-stand thumb|upright=1.3| bow names

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Weapon.is_ranged
yes
Weapon.image
Yumi02.jpg
Weapon.caption
from behind, profile
Weapon.type
Asymmetrical bow
Weapon.sheath_type
Lacquered wood
Weapon.image_size
280
Weapon.origin
Japan
Weapon.used_by
Samurai, Onna-musha, Kyudo practitioners
Weapon.production_date
Since 3rd century (the asymmetrical )
Weapon.cartridge
Arrow length:
Weapon.hilt_type
laminating bamboo, wood and leather

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  • History
  • Shape
  • String
  • Care and maintenance
  • Bow lengths
  • Gallery
  • Popular culture
  • See also
  • References
  • Further reading
  • External links

thumb|upright|Japanese bows, arrows, and arrow-stand thumb|upright=1.3| bow names

is the Japanese term for a bow. As used in English, refers more specifically to traditional Japanese asymmetrical bows, and includes the longer and the shorter used in the practice of and , or Japanese archery.

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