しゃちほこ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word しゃちほこ
1
shachihoko; shachi; mythical animal with the head of a tiger and the body of a fish
2
roof ornament in the shape of a shachihoko (believed to provide protection against fire by causing rain to fall)
Kanji in this Word
鯱
19 strokes
Meanings
fabulous dolphin-like fish
killer whale
(kokuji)
Readings
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しゃちほこ
しゃち
鉾
14 strokes
Frequency: 2453
Meanings
halberd
arms
festival float
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
ム
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほこ
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