expression, Godan verb

  1. to draw a bow.
  2. to oppose, to defy, to disobey one's superiors, to rebel. Idiomatic expression.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
弓を引く ゆみをひく

Contained Kanji Breakdown

bow, bow (archery, violin)
ゆみ キュウ こ (2nd, N1)
pull, tug, jerk
ひ.く イン ひき (2nd, N3)
bow, bow (archery, violin)
ゆみ キュウ こ (2nd, N1)
number one, line, rod radical (no. 2)
コン シ ジョ