How do you say "archery" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "archery" is アーチェリー (ācherī). It is a noun pronounced "ah-cheh-ree".

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Pronunciation

アーチェリー is written in katakana. Romanised as ācherī, it sounds roughly like "ah-cheh-ree" to an English ear.

Example sentence

アーチェリーはどこにありますか?

Ācherī wa doko ni arimasu ka?

Where is the archery?

Usage notes

Ācherī (アーチェリー) is the Japanese word for archery. This noun appears in everyday contexts across homes, offices, schools, and public spaces.

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Questions about アーチェリー

How do you pronounce アーチェリー?

アーチェリー is romanised as ācherī. Say it roughly like "ah-cheh-ree" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is アーチェリー formal or casual?

アーチェリー is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is アーチェリー written in Japanese?

アーチェリー is written using katakana. Katakana is typically used for words of foreign origin or to give emphasis.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Japanese language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.