毒矢

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 毒矢 and read どくや, it is an arrow prepared with poison so that a hit can deliver the toxic substance.
• Basic usage: It is contrasted with an ordinary hunting arrow and appears as a replica in a museum display.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Not merely an unusual arrow
  • Its defining feature is the poison applied to make the projectile toxic.