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Chapter 8: References
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Part 5 was my attempt to take the AU!Trio outside of established Arrow canon. I desperately wanted to show off my AU!Shado. Well… she shows up. My muse just didn’t want to drag her through this story. However, I did get to explore AU!Shado’s origins a bit and I really got into the DCU!Yakuza. AU!Tatsu got to play a significant role in the resolution of this story arc. I have updated Part X with new character profiles for Tatsu, Shado, and the Yakuza. I apologize now for every time I misrepresented the Japanese culture, language, or behaviors for my Japanese characters. I am American and very flawed. Please let me know where I messed up and I will try to fix it. I tried… desperately… to reflect the culture accurately.
That said, this is a summary of my sources and my definitions. References link you to my source material if you want to know more (Note: the ‘://’ has been replaced with a ‘./’ to ensure the link appropriately copied).
I use many idioms, phrases, slang, translations, etc. I tried to list them here to help you understand unfamiliar phrases in context. Acronyms are listed. I also listed the Arrowverse canon locations and terms for reference.
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References:
Arrowverse Wiki (2022). Arrowverse various links. Retrieved on October 9, 2022, from https.//arrow.fandom.com/wiki/Arrowverse_Wiki
DC Database (2022). Various DC Character links. Retrieved on October 10, 2022, from https.//dc.fandom.com/wiki/DC_Comics_Database/
Quaresma, M (2024). 16+ Crazy Japanese Curse Words and Expressions (with context). Retrieved March, 29, 2025, from https.//lingopie.com/blog/learn-japanese-curse-words-and-expressions-with-context/
Quotes (2022). Arrow Quotes. Retrieved on October 13, 2022, from https.//www.quotes.net/movies/arrow_(2012)_100398
Wikipedia (2025). Yakuza. Retrieved on April 6, 2025, from https.//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakuza
Word Hippo (2022). Arabic. Retrieved on October 10, 2022, from https.//www.wordhippo.com
Acronyms, Terms, Translations
あほ (Aho) – Japanese. Swearing. Minor cuss phrase meant to belittle someone (Meaning: Idiot/Moron).
赤 (Aka) – Japanese. Red.
[al Aldire] – Arabic. The Shield. The league name is Dinah Laurel Lance. Assignment varies. ‘Afdal. Hasub. Journeyman. Female. See character profile in Part X.
[al Namla] – Arabic. The ant. League name. Assigned to Demon’s Venom. ‘Afdal. Wahy. Master. Male. Mentor to al Sah-him.
[al Sah-him] – Arabic. The Arrow. The league name of Oliver Queen. ‘Afdal. Wahy. Journeyman. Male. White. Blonde Hair. See profile sheet in Part X.
青 (Ao) – Japanese. Blue.
ARGUS – Acronym. Fictional. Advanced Research Group United Support. A secret US Government organization meant to track and take down significant terrorist organizational threats worldwide. Director Amanda Waller’s covert intelligence agency.
Arrowverse – Fandom. The version of DCU presented on Arrow (2012). The Arrowverse included canon characters from Arrow, Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, and Batwoman.
AU – Acronym. Alternate Universe.
棒 (bō) – Japanese. Weapon. The bō is a hardwood staff or pole weapon. It is usually unfinished or a flexible wood (oak, bamboo, pine, rattan). The modern bō may be tapered in that it can be thicker in the center than at the ends. The average size of a bō is 6 ft (1.8 m), but they can be as long as 9 ft (2.7 m). Arrowverse designed a custom weapon that consisted of two, extendable, metal shaft approximately 3 ft (0.91 m).
棒術 (bōjutsu) – Japanese. Japanese staff weapon fighting style.
暴力団 (Boryokudan) – Japanese. Violence group or violent group. Term used to denoted organized crime in Japan. Most frequently used in the police and media.
Братва (Bratva) – Russian. Mafia. 1) Brotherhood. 2) Short for Solntsevskaya Bratva. Crime syndicate centered in the former Soviet Union. Headquartered in Moscow, Russia.
ブス (Busu) – Japanese. Swearing. VERY strong cuss phrase (Meaning: Extremely ugly woman). Feminine only. Used to demean the woman targeted in the vilest way.
Centaurs – Myth. Creature. Upper half man and horse from withers down. They are known for archery.
Central City – Fictional Location. DCU. Located six hours from Starling [Star] City. On the coast. Head canon puts Central City in northern California. The Arrowverse uses Central City as the home city for the Flash canon characters. It has a large body of water nearby. It is very sunny.
CEO – Acronym. Corporate Executive Officer. Company leader.
CSI – Acronym. Crime Scene Investigator. Field of study involving collecting physical evidence and its subsequent analysis for criminal investigations.
[Dam Dhib] – Arabic. Wolf blood. League name. Fasir. Assigned to Demon’s Claw. ‘Afdal. Qayid. Master. Male.
DCU – Acronym. 1) Desert Camouflage Uniform. Tan, brown, and light brown camo. 2) DC Universe. A common way for authors to identify when the source material comes from DC Comics. If a specific retcon is referenced it will be indicated; Golden Age, Silver Age, COIE, COEX, New52, Rebirth, DCEU, DC3…
Demon’s Claw (Makhlah al Ghul) – Arabic. Claws of the Demon. Short, the Claw. One aspect of the Hand of the Demon. Branch of the League. Responsible for training and martial prowess. Focus on martial training, arms, and martial combat. Special training for Majahid, the Warrior’s Path. It covers Asia, Russia, and India. Led by selected Qayid. Headquartered in Chiu Monastery, Tibet with training facilities for new League members at Nanda Parbat.
Dragon – Myth. Creature. Reptilian creatures the size of a horse or larger. In mythology worldwide.
[Eadi] – Arabic. 1) Common. 2) League Rank for all Shadow Warriors. All full League members are Eadi, but when sorting League members. This is everyone without an Elite rank that are full hunters. 3) Quick reference to indicate other League members without rank.
EMP – Acronym. Electromagnetic Pulse.
[Fasir] – Arabic. Horseman. League Rank. Short for Fasir al Ghul. Used as a form of respectful address within the League. This was the rank achieved by Malcolm Merlyn before he left the League.
[Fasir al Ghul] – Arabic. Horseman of the Demon’s. League rank. Short, Fasir or Horseman. A Fasir leads each Branch of the League. The Fasir is the highest-ranking League member in that Branch. All decisions are final. They frequently consult with Ra’s al Ghul. They are special advisors to Ra’s al Ghul known as the Hand of the Demon. They report to Ra’s al Ghul. They manage their Branch of the League for Ra’s al Ghul. Each Fasir will provide input to Ra’s al Ghul about their current problems in their area of the world. This was the rank achieved by Malcolm Merlyn before he left the League.
外人 (Gaijin) – Japanese. Foreigner, outsider, alien. Gaijin is a Japanese word for foreigners and non-Japanese citizens in Japan. Specifically, non-Japanese ethnicity. It can have negative or pejorative connotation, while some claim it is neutral. Gaikokujin is a more neutral, formal term used in the government and media.
Gnomes – Myth. Creature. Earth elementals that are reluctant to interact with humans.
牛丼 (Gyūdon) – Japanese. Beef with noodles. Common food in Japan.
[Hajar] – Arabic. To migrate. League name. Raven. Assigned to Tokyo. Master. Male. Japanese. Middle aged. Black hair. Brown eyes.
[Hasub] – Arabic. Technology. The Technology Path. League Elite. Classification for Technology skill. This title is awarded after the member has completed Eadi training for this skill. Sholder piping: Blue. Journeyman-one pipe. Master-two pipes.
HIVE – Acronym. Hierarchy for International Vengeance and Extermination. An evil organization founded by Damien Darhk to counter the League of Assassins. It is identified as a terrorist organization. It is tracked in the outside world.
Horseman [Fasir al Ghul] – Arabic. Horseman of the Demon’s. League rank. Short, Fasir or Horseman. Each Branch of the League is led by a Fasir. The Fasir is the highest-ranking League member in that Branch. All decisions are final. They frequently consult with Ra’s al Ghul. They are special advisors to Ra’s al Ghul known as the Hand of the Demon. They report to Ra’s al Ghul. They manage their Branch of the League for Ra’s al Ghul. Each Fasir will provide input to Ra’s al Ghul about their current problems in their area of the world. This was the rank achieved by Malcolm Merlyn before he left the League.
HUD – Acronym. Heads Up Display.
Inner Eye – Fictional. Ruya sense. The inner eye (mind’s eye or third eye) is a mystical, invisible eye that provides perception beyond ordinary sight. The inner eye is a sixth sense to those with the sight. The Inner Eye is how Ruya refers to opening this sense to add to their sensory input. Opening the Inner Eye allows a Ruya to interact with spirits, communicate with a Nexus, and to sense auras.
Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth – Idiom. To show a lack of appreciation or gratitude when receiving a gift. A Latin version of the saying refers to looking at a horse’s teeth to determine its age. It is often used in the negative to mean the opposite (i.e. don’t look).
Jinni – Myth. Creature. Jinn (plural). An invisible creature in early pre-Islamic Arabian cultures that are neither good nor evil.
柔術 (jūjutsu) – Japanese. Japanese martial arts for hand fighting styles.
Katana – Weapon. A katana is a Japanese sword characterized by a curved, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands.
剣術 (kenjutsu) – Japanese. Japanese sword fighting. Not kendo.
[Khiata] – Arabic. Sewing. League Support. Classification for Sewing skill. This title is awarded when the shadow warrior is assigned to that group designation. This skill is trained on the job.
構文 (kōbun) – Japanese. Yakuza Rank. Underling. Child-role. The Yakuza hierarchy resembles a structure similar to the family – in traditional Japanese culture, the Oyabun was often regarded as a surrogate father, and the kōbun as surrogate children.
黒幕 (Kuromaku) – Japanese. Wire-puller, black curtain, political fixer. Yakuza Rank. These are the fixers for the Yakuza. They are highly trained and are absolutely loyal to the Oyabun.
兄弟 (Kyōdai) – Japanese. Brother. Yakuza Rank. Generally, referrers to the rank-and-file members of the Yakuza Clan.
弓道 (kyūdō) – Japanese. Japanese martial arts for archery.
League – Fictional. Organization. Short for League of Assassins.
League of Assassins – Fictional. Organization. Short, League, the League, or LoA. 1) AU. The private name of the ancient order that serves the Source to preserve balance in the world. 2) DCU. The name for an ancient cult created by Ra’s al Ghul and his intent to force the world to bow to his will. 3) Arrowverse. The name for an ancient cult devoted to vigilante justice and corrupted in recent centuries by the current Ra’s al Ghul.
炼狱 (Liànyù or Lian Yu) – Chinese. 1) Purgatory. 2) Location. Fictional. Arrowverse. Lian Yu is a known magical convergence. It is in a fictional location in the (North, East, South) China Sea. It is the location where many magical items are imprisoned for safekeeping. 3) AU. Location. Fictional. Added to Arrowverse definition. It is a Major Nexus where multiple ley lines converge. The Nexus is sentient and hostile. It is the largest island on an island chain called the Dragon’s Teeth Islands.
Māori—Culture. Language. The Māori are the Indigenous people of New Zealand, with a rich culture and history rooted in Polynesian voyaging and settlement. They arrived in Aotearoa (New Zealand) from East Polynesia around 1250 CE, and their language, te reo Māori, is now an official language of the country.
MCU – Acronym. Marvel Cinematic Universe
Merlyn Global – Business. Fictional. Merlyn Global Group. Short, Merlyn Global or MGG. The company is owned and run by Malcolm Merlyn. It is headquartered in Starling City [Star City].
緑 (Midori) – Japanese. Green.
Nanda Parbat – Location. Fictional. DCU. Nanda Parbat is the location for the citadel of the League of Assassins. This is a stone fortress carved into the solid stone. It is heavily defended and the seat of power for Ra’s al Ghul. 1) DCU. This is one of many secret fortresses for Ra’s al Ghul. 2) Arrowverse. This is the League of Assassins headquarters and seat for the current Ra’s al Ghul. It has never been taken by force. It is easily reachable by plane. 3) AU. Located in the analog of Mt. Kailash, China. It is remote and secure in the Himalayas. It is centered over the Great Northern Nexus.
Nexus – Fictional. Location. Nexi (plural). Magical and mystical convergence point of ley lines. Location size of the Nexus depends on how many ley lines converge at that location. Two Great Nexus exist. North and South. Major Nexus exists where three or more major ley lines converge. Major Nexus are often sentient. Minor Nexus exists where two ley lines converge or three minor ley lines. Known Major Nexi: Lian Yu, Gotham, Starling, Rome, Christchurch, Moscow, Lima, Oma and Hirado, Japan. Numerous Minor Nexi exist (Oma, Hirado).
忍者 (Ninja) – Japanese. 1) A person skilled in the Japanese art of ninjutsu [the traditional Japanese art of stealth, camouflage, and sabotage, developed in feudal times for espionage and now practiced as a martial art.] 2) A person who excels in a particular skill or activity.
忍者刀 (ninjatō) – Weapon. Sword. Type of sword used in feudal Japan. It was shorter than the katana and is often paired with the katana historically. Alleged to be the preferred weapon of the shinobi of feudal Japan.
Ninth Circle—Fictional. Organization. Criminal organization. Worldwide terrorist organization. The Ninth Circle, founded in Italy in the 14th century, has funded several large-scale political events, such as the War of the Roses, the Colonization of the Americas, and the Russian Revolution.
Noguri Enterprises—Fictional. Business. Oyabun Noguri leads the Tokyo Yakuza’s official front, Noguri Enterprises.
Other Shoe – Idiom. Also, wait for the other shoe to drop. Await a seemingly inevitable event. Usually a negative event. This expression alludes to a person awakened by a neighbor who loudly dropped one shoe on the floor and is waiting for the second shoe to be dropped. [Early 1900s] [Ex: Now that she has a good enough job to leave her husband, we’re just waiting for the other shoe to drop].
親分 (Oyabun) – Japanese. Foster parent. Yakuza Rank. The Oyabun is the crime boss for that Yakuza Clan. The Oyabun takes charge of the Yakuza members like a parent. They are the ultimate authority in the Yakuza.
[Qas/Qasisa] – Arabic. Priest or Priestess. League Rank. Classification for all Priests and Priestesses. Outside of the normal ranks of Shadow Warriors.
[Qayid] – Arabic. Command. League Elite. Classification for Command skill. This title is only awarded after completing the Shadow Warrior field training. Qayid are expected to command large groups or armies. Only a Qayid is authorized to become a Horseman. Fasir.
QC – Acronym. Queen’s Consolidated. Short for Queen’s Consolidated Inc.
Queen Consolidated Inc. – Fictional. Business. Short, Queen Consolidated or QC. This is an international company primarily run by the Queen family. It is headquartered in Starling City [Star City]. Identified regional sites are Hong Kong, China, Moscow, Russia, and Melbourne, Australia.
[Ra’s] – Arabic. Head. Informal title for Ra’s al Ghul. Pronounced ‘Rayesh’
[Ra’s al Ghul] (Demon’s Head) – Arabic. Title. The Head of the Demon. The League Name is taken when they ascend to become the Leader of the League. Current: Male. Arabic origins. Al Husan.
Raven – [Ghurab]. Crow. Raven. League Elite. Classification for the Intelligence skill. This title is only awarded after completing shadow training. Ghurab are expected to coordinate collection from non-League sources and coordinate Alfaar in their assigned area. After completing Ghurab training, Ravens are transferred to the Demon’s Shadows. The Shadows assign them to a region of the world. They report to the Shadows and to the Branch Fasir for their location.
浪人 (Rōnin) – Japanese. In feudal Japan (1185–1868), a rōnin (drifter or wandering man, unrestrained or dissolute person) was a samurai who had no lord or master, and in some cases, severed all links with his family or clan. Masterless and not honorable. According to the Bushido Shoshinshu (the “Code of the Warrior”), a samurai was supposed to commit seppuku (also harakiri, belly cutting, a form of ritual suicide) upon the loss of his master. One who chose not to honor the code was on his own and was meant to suffer great shame. The undesirability of rōnin status was mainly a discrimination imposed by other samurai and diamyō, the feudal lords.
[Ruya] – Arabic. Ability. Sight, vision. This is a natural ability in those individuals with this gift. All Ruya are born on a Major Nexus. However, untrained Ruya do not tap into this ability easily. Untrained Ruya get feelings and intuition that may or may not assist them. Trained Ruya are able to focus their ability and skill to a large degree. They interact with spirits, Nexus, and personal auras. Rarely, a Ruya will also carry a magical gift. Usually this is precognition. Very rarely, a Ruya can use the Nexus and ley lines to astral project. The League identifies and trains Ruya and gives them the rank of Wahy.
武士 (Samurai) – Japanese. A member of a powerful military caste in feudal Japan, especially a member of the class of military retainers of the diamyōs.
SCPD – Acronym. Fictional. Starling City Police Department
切腹 Seppuku – Japanese. Cutting [the] belly. (also called 腹切りharakiri). A form of Japanese ritualistic suicide by disembowelment. Reserved for samurai on their code of honor. Practiced by other Japanese to restore honor for themselves or for their families.
Shadowspire—Fictional. Criminal Organization. Shadowspire was a US Army Special Forces unit that operated in Afghanistan. It consisted of an organization of war profiteers, slave-drivers, and criminals, led by Baron Reiter.
射程 (Shatei) – Japanese. Younger brother. Yakuza rank. The Shatei are the subleaders of the Yakuza. They follow the Oyabun, but hold a high rank. They are below the Wakagashira and the Shateigashira.
舎弟頭 (Shateigashira) – Japanese. Second oldest son. Yakuza rank. The Shateigashira is the third highest ranked Yakuza leader.
将軍 (Shōgun) - Japanese. A hereditary commander-in-chief in feudal Japan. Because of the military power concentrated in his hands and the consequent weakness of the nominal head of state (the mikado or emperor), the shogun was generally the country’s real ruler until feudalism was abolished in 1867.
[Silea] – Arabic. To leech. Computer Virus. League name of the Trojan virus developed by Laurel to sporadically data mine various computer and digital sources worldwide. Uses digital computer ping and antivirus protection software to mask presence and automatically update data mining keywords.
Silver lining – Idiom. An element of hope or a redeeming quality in an otherwise dire situation. [Ex: The rally had a disappointing turnout, but the silver lining was that those who came pledged a great deal of money]. This metaphoric term is a shortening of ‘Every cloud has a silver lining’ derived from John Milton’s Comus (1634): “A sable cloud turns forth its silver lining on the night.
Solstice Visions – Fictional. Ability. Individuals with the Ruya have the ability, when trained, to receive visions from one of the Great Nexus on Winter or Summer Solstice. These visions are a small prediction for the future. A trained Wahy in the League reports their vision to the League and a decision is made to prevent that vision or to assist it.
Soul Blades – Fictional. Weapon. 1) DC. A magical katana blade created to be a soul trap for those evil souls killed by the katana. Wielded by Tatsu. 2) AU. Muramasa created two katana enchanted to trap evil souls within. They were enchanted to trap evil souls inside. They were sealed to his bloodline. He entrusted the blades to his two sons. The enchantment was reinforced with love and healing. It can only be destroyed by hate and harm by Muramasa blood against Muramasa blood. Tatsu’s family learned that only Muramasa blood can wield the blade without being influenced by the evil souls trapped within.
Souleater – Fictional. Weapon. 1) DC. A magical katana blade created to be a soul trap for those evil souls killed by the katana. Blade was lost to history. 2) AU. Katana was found by Noguri and led to his plot to seize and break the Soultaker.
Soultaker – Fictional. Weapon. 1) DC. A magical katana blade created to be a soul trap for those evil souls killed by the katana. Wielded by Tatsu. 2) AU. Katana of the Akana family. Tatsu is the last wielder.
Starling [Star] City – Fictional. Location. Large city on the Puget Sound in Washington. AU. Analog for Seattle, WA. Glades district analog for Tacoma, WA. Starling is a major port city. Considerable ocean traffic, trade, and high technology. Considered the Gateway to the Pacific. Located on a Major Nexus. Nexus is centered over city hall.
Tempest – Fictional. Organization. Group Name. Malcolm Merlyn’s cabal of city leaders that he uses to manage his blackmail project with the eventual goal of destroying the Glades.
Tiahuanaco – Location. Nexus Fictional. AU. Tiahuanaco, also known as Tiwanaku, is a pre-Columbian archaeological site in western Bolivia, near Lake Titicaca. It was the capital of a powerful pre-Hispanic empire that dominated a large area of the southern Andes. The site is located in the analog in the ruins of the city. It is remote and secure in the Andes. It is centered over the Great Southern Nexus.
三合会 (Triad) – Chinese. 1) The Triad is a Chinese transnational organized crime syndicate. Based in China with outposts in various countries with significant overseas Chinese populations. 2) Fictional. The Hong Kong Triad is distinct from mainland Chinese criminal organizations. The Triad is one of three major secret societies. Zhishan led the organization until his death, after which his former apprentice, Chien na Wei, became the new leader of the Chinese Triad. Headquartered in Hong Kong.
トンファ(Tonfā) - The tonfā (also known as T-baton) is a melee weapon with its origins in the armed component of Okinawan martial arts. It consists of a stick with a perpendicular handle attached a third of the way down the stick’s length. It is about 15–20 inches (380–510 mm) long—Made from oak and wielded in pairs.
TV – Acronym. Television.
Unicorns – Myth. Creature. Horse with a single spiraling horn on its head. Cloven hooves.
Unidac Industries – Business. Fictional. 1) Arrowverse. Unidac Industries is the company that was owned and run by Dr. Brian Markov. It is headquartered in Starling [Star] City. It is responsible for housing the research by Dr. Markov in creating an earthquake device. 2) AU. Unidac Industries is a commercial business that allows Dr Brian Markov to conduct his funded research. They are a tech company with heavy involvement in construction and demolition.
US – Acronym. United States. Country. Same as USA.
USA – Acronym. 1) United States of America. 2) US Army.
USB – Acronym. Universal Serial Bus. Refers to a type of cord connection to digital accessories and network. USB A refers to the first generation of the USB connection. It is square. USB B is the second generation. It easily transfers more data. It is also square. USB C is the third generation. It is a long oval. It has become a standard phone connection type. Also used for power transfer.
VP – Acronym. Vice President. Can refer to political or corporate.
VR – Acronym. Virtual Reality.
WA – Acronym. Washington. State. Inside USA.
Wait for the Other Shoe to Drop – Idiom. Also, the other shoe. Await a seemingly inevitable event. Usually a negative event. This expression alludes to a person awakened by a neighbor who loudly dropped one shoe on the floor and is waiting for the second shoe to be dropped. [Early 1900s] [Ex: Now that she has a good enough job to leave her husband, we’re just waiting for the other shoe to drop].
若頭 (Wakagashira) – Japanese. Oldest son. Second-in-Command. Yakuza Rank. The Wakagashira is the second-highest leader in the Yakuza. They are the designated successor for the current Oyabun.
若衆 (wakashū) – Japanese. Child. Yakuza Rank. This is another term for the rank-and-file members of the Yakuza.
[Wahy] – Arabic. Oracle. The Oracle’s Path. League Elite. Classification for Oracle skill. This title is awarded after the member has completed Wahy training with Eadi training. Shoulder piping: Purple. Journeyman-one pipe. Master two pipes.
[Waradi] – Arabic. Rosy. League name. Eadi. Saeid. Khiata. Female. 50s.
[Yad Alqadar] – Arabic. The Hand of Fate. League name of Thomas Merlyn. ‘Afdal. Qayid. Journeyman. Male. White. Black hair. Blue eyes. See profile sheet in Part X.
ヤクザ (Yakuza) – Japanese. Organization. Criminal organization. The Yakuza are members of transnational organized crime syndicates originating in Japan. The Japanese police and media call them bōryokudan (violent groups. The yakuza call themselves ninkyō dantai or chivalrous organizations. The English equivalent for yakuza is gangster, meaning an individual involved in a Mafia-like criminal organization. Membership has not been outlawed.
大和 (Yamato) – Japanese. People. Great Harmony. Old name for Japan. Specifically, Japanese people.
やりまん (Yariman) – Japanese. Swearing. Strong cuss word (Meaning: Slut or loose woman). Feminine only.
指詰め Yubitsume – Japanese. Finger shortening. Ritual for remorse in Japanese. Used primarily by the Yakuza and organized crime in Japan.
弓 (Yumi) – Japanese. Yumi is the Japanese term for a bow. In English, yumi refers more specifically to traditional Japanese asymmetrical bows; the daikyū and the hankyū used in the practice archery.
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