An arrow—the slender projectile shot from a bow (used to hit a target or prey).
弓道で矢を放つときは呼吸を整えることが大事だ。
In kyudo (Japanese archery), it's important to control your breathing when releasing the arrow.
古い絵巻に戦士が矢を射る場面が描かれている。
An old picture scroll depicts a warrior shooting an arrow.
弓と矢は狩りの道具として昔から使われてきた。
Bows and arrows have long been used as hunting tools.
A wedge or chock used to secure or stabilize something—a small piece (often wood) driven in to hold parts in place (historical/specialized use).
古い扉は木の矢で固定されていた。
The old door was secured with wooden wedges.
家具の隙間に矢（くさび）を打ち込んで動かないようにした。
We drove a wedge into the gap in the furniture so it wouldn't move.