矛

ほこ

Also written as:
  • 鉾, 戈, 戟, 桙, 槍
  • 鋒 (とかり, ほこ)

Meanings

  • Noun

    common noun
    1. long-handled Chinese spear; lance; pike.
    2. weapon; arms (only ほこ).
    3. grip of a bow (only ほこ).

Word informations

  • Common word: yes
  • JLPT Level: None

Kanji

矛halberd, arms, festival float
鉾halberd, arms, festival float
戈halberd, arms, festival car, float, tasselled spear radical (no. 62)
鋒dagger, sword's point, festival car, float
戟halbert, arms
桙halberd
槍spear, lance, javelin

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