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天の瓊矛

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 天の瓊矛

あまのぬほこ
Noun
Archaic
1

Ama no Nuhoko; the heavenly jeweled spear used by Izanagi and Izanami

Kanji in this Word

4 strokes
Frequency: 512
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

heavens
sky
imperial

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あまつ
あめ
あま-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あき
あも
たかし
なま
18 strokes

Meanings

red jewel
beautiful jewel

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たま
5 strokes
Frequency: 1538
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

halberd
arms
festival float

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほこ
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