矛・鉾・戈・鋒・戟・桙・槍|ほこhoko[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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Which spelling to use
矛矛 is the most common of these written forms. For learners, it is the practical choice when writing this word.
鉾鉾 is less common than 矛 but remains a written variant. For learners, choose 矛 unless you have a specific reason to reproduce 鉾.
戈戈 is less common than 矛 and 鉾. Recognize it as a less common written form, but use 矛 when choosing a form yourself.
鋒鋒 is less common than 矛, 鉾, and 戈. For learners, recognize it as a variant but choose 矛 when writing the word.
戟戟 is less common than 矛, 鉾, 戈, and 鋒. For learners, treat it as a variant and use 矛 when writing the word.
桙桙 is less common than 矛, 鉾, 戈, 鋒, and 戟. For learners, recognize it but choose 矛 when writing the word.
槍槍 is the least common of these written forms. For learners, recognize it as a variant but use 矛 when writing the word.
Definitions
- nounlong-handled Chinese spear; lance; pike
- nounweapon; arms
- noungrip of a bow
- nounparade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
Synonyms & antonyms
- SynonymスピアNeutralLoanword for a long spear or javelin, heard mostly in games and sports; 「矛」 is the ancient double-edged long-handled weapon, also seen in 「矛盾」.
- Synonym槍やりNeutralA long pole with a pointed blade; Japan's spears split off from 「矛」, and it covers spears of any country, while 「矛」 leans toward ancient weapons.
Pick 「矛」 for the ancient double-edged long-handled weapon, as in 「矛を収める」 and 「矛盾」; use 「槍」 for long spears in general, and 「スピア」 for the loanword in games and sports.
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