矛【ほこ】
Frequency rank: 16,546. – 16,612. (for form 槍: 847.)
- long-handled Chinese spear; lance; pike
- weapon; armsonly applies to ほこ
- grip of a bowonly applies to ほこ
- parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spearsabbreviationsee also 矛山車
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 矛【ほこ】Frequency rank: 16,546. – 16,612.
- 鉾【ほこ】Frequency rank: 27,390. – 27,616.
- 戈【ほこ】
- 鋒【ほこ】【とかり】Frequency rank: 15,745. – 15,786.
- 戟【ほこ】
- 桙【ほこ】
- 槍【ほこ】Frequency rank: 847.
- ほこ
- とかり
Generated definitions (experimental)
- long-handled Chinese spear; lance; pike
- weapon; arms
- grip of a bow
- parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
This meaning refers to a type of weapon used primarily in historical contexts, particularly in East Asian martial arts. It is characterized by its long handle and pointed tip, designed for thrusting.
In this context, the term represents a broader category of tools designed for combat or defense, encompassing various types of armaments beyond just the spear.
This meaning refers specifically to the part of the bow that a shooter holds when drawing and releasing an arrow, which is crucial for effective shooting.
It is important to have a firm grip to shoot the arrow from the bow.
This usage describes a decorative float used in parades, often featuring artistic representations of spears, symbolizing cultural or historical themes.
Generated collocations (experimental)
ほこ矛をもつ持つto wield a spearほこ矛をつくる作るto make a spearほこ矛とたて盾spear and shield (symbolizing offense and defense)ほこ矛のさき先tip of the spearほこ矛のあつかい扱いhandling of a spearほこ矛のぎじゅつ技術spear techniquesほこ矛のでんせつ伝説the legend of the spearほこ矛のかたち形shape of the spearはなやか華やかなほこ矛ornate spearまつり祭りのほこ矛festival spearこだい古代のほこ矛ancient spear
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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