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Kanji 弾: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 弾: bullet, twang, flip, snap

Key takeaways

Kanji 弾: bullet, twang, flip, snap. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

弾
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Meaning

bullettwangflipsnap

On reading

ダンタン

Kun reading

ひ.く-ひ.きはず.むたまはじ.くはじ.けるただ.すはじ.きゆみ

Radical

弓

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 弾

bullet, twang, flip, snap

Kanji structure breakdown

弾

Structure breakdown

弓 + 単

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

Imagine loading a single (単) pellet into a bow (弓) to shoot, or snapping the bowstring to play music. The recoil and vibration of the string connect the meanings of a bullet, snapping/bouncing, and playing an instrument.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

ダン
  • 弾力だんりょく

    elasticity / flexibility

  • 爆弾ばくだん

    bomb / explosive device

Kun reading

ひ.く
  • 弾くはじく

    to snap / to flip / to repel

  • 弾むはずむ

    to bounce / to spring / to become lively

  • 弾たま

    bullet / shot / projectile

  • 弾くひく

    to play (string instruments/piano)

Commonly used words

  • 弾力
    だんりょく

    elasticity / flexibility

  • 爆弾
    ばくだん

    bomb / explosive device

  • 弾く
    はじく

    to snap / to flip / to repel

  • 弾む
    はずむ

    to bounce / to spring / to become lively

  • 弾
    たま

    bullet / shot / projectile

  • 弾く
    ひく

    to play (string instruments/piano)

Example sentences

Example 1

このゴムは弾力があります。

Translation

This rubber has elasticity.

Example 2

新しいマットは弾力があるので疲れにくい。

Translation

The new mat is flexible, so it’s less tiring.

Example 3

指でゴムをはじく。

Translation

Snap the rubber band with your finger.

Example 4

水をはじくコートを買った。

Translation

I bought a coat that repels water.

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