JLPT N1 Advanced
弾丸
A bullet or projectile; often used metaphorically to describe high speed or a whirlwind trip.
Readings
1 Noun
Bullet / Ammunition
Refers to the physical projectile discharged from a firearm, covering both small arms bullets and larger shells.
Example
警察 は 現場 で 弾丸 を 一つ 見つけた 。
The police found one bullet at the scene.
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2 Noun (used metaphorically)
A Whirlwind / Like a Bullet
Metaphorically describes actions taken at high speed or on an extremely tight schedule.
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