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“Crossbow” in Japanese

Short answer
石弓 ishiyumi いしゆみ

Crossbow in Japanese is “石弓” (ishiyumi). Full meaning: crossbow (incl. large models operated by a number of people); netted apparatus atop a wall containing large stones, which were dropped onto attackers by cutting the net; slingshot, catapult.

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