矛
Kanji · N1
矛 / halberd
Kanji for halberd, arms, or festival float.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ム、ボウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ほこ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
矛 carries the meaning halberd, arms, or festival float.
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Common compounds with 矛
矛先ほこさきpoint of a spear / spearhead
矛ほこlong-handled Chinese spear / lance / pike
矛盾むじゅんcontradiction / inconsistency
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