The Yumi (Bow)

The yumi is the longbow in japanese archery. Each bow weigh a certain kilogram, which indicates how tough it is to draw the bow.

picture of a bow, and names describing parts of it

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The Shitagake and Yugake

The glove(Yugake) and underglove(shitagake) that goes on an archer's right hand.

Shitagake(glove)

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The Uwagi and Hakama

The uwagi(often white shirt) and hakama(often black plants).

Wwhite womens uwagi unfolded on a blue background Women's uwagi folded on a blue background Wwomens hakama unfolded on a blue background Womens hakama folded on a blue background

The Obi and Tabi

The obi belt that goes around women's waist, and the tabi(white socks).

A blue obi folded on a blue background White tabi on a blue background

The Ya and Tsure

The arrows and the string on the bow.

The ends of arrows

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