Word details
矛
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 矛.
Dictionary
Entry
1
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; pike
2
ほこ only
weapon; arms
3
ほこ only
grip of a bow
4
Abbreviation
parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
矛
halberd, arms, festival float
5 strokesFrequency 1,538JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ムボウ
Kun
ほこ
鉾
halberd, arms, festival float
14 strokesFrequency 2,453
On
ボウム
Kun
ほこ
戈
halberd, arms, festival car, float, tasselled spear radical (no. 62)
4 strokes
On
カ
Kun
ほこほこづくり
鋒
dagger, sword's point, festival car, float
15 strokesGrade 9
On
ホウ
Kun
きっさきとかりほこさき
戟
halbert, arms
12 strokesGrade 9
On
ゲキ
Kun
ほこ
桙
halberd
10 strokes
On
ウ
Kun
ほこ
槍
spear, lance, javelin
14 strokesFrequency 2,261Grade 9
On
ソウショウ
Kun
やり
Nanori
うつ
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