This is the 731st most frequent Japanese word.


"弾" means "bullet," "shot," or "elasticity," depending on context.


Here, '弾' refers to bullets as ammunition.

その銃にはまだ弾が残っています。

There are still bullets left in that gun.


In this context, '弾き方' ('hiki-kata') uses '弾' to mean 'to play' an instrument like a piano.

彼はピアノの弾き方がとても上手です。

He is very skilled at playing the piano.


Here, '弾む' ('hazumu') derives from '弾' and means 'to bounce' or express buoyancy in emotions.

弾むような気持ちになりました。

I felt a buoyant feeling.