Frequency rank: 10,283. – 10,302.
- point of a spear; spearhead
- focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; target; brunt
- force (of an argument); edge
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 矛先【ほこさき】Frequency rank: 10,283. – 10,302.
- 鉾先【ほこさき】
- ほこ先【ほこさき】
- 鋒先【ほこさき】
- 鋒【ほこさき】Frequency rank: 15,745. – 15,786.
- ほこさき
Generated definitions (experimental)
- point of a spear; spearhead
- focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; target; brunt
- force (of an argument); edge
This meaning refers to the physical tip of a spear, representing the sharp end used for thrusting in combat. It can be used literally in discussions about weaponry or metaphorically to suggest precision and the forefront of any pointed effort.
This meaning conveys the idea of directing one's efforts or criticisms toward a specific target, highlighting where attention or force is concentrated. It often relates to discussions surrounding conflict or challenge.
This usage signifies the strength or persuasive power of an argument, suggesting that the sharper or more defined the argument, the more effective it is in a discussion or debate.
Generated collocations (experimental)
ほこさき矛先をむける向けるto direct one's criticismほこさき矛先がむく向くthe focus turnsほこさき矛先をかえる変えるto change the targetほこさき矛先をそらす逸らすto divert the focusほこさき矛先となるto become the targetほこさき矛先をきめる決めるto decide on a targetほこさき矛先をもつ持つto have a pointed argumentほこさき矛先をあわせる合わせるto align one's focusひはん批判のほこさき矛先the focus of criticismほこさき矛先にされるto be made the target
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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