弾

弾

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

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.

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.