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矛ほこ

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Common
Pitch accent
ほ こ
Meaning
  1. 1
    JMdict
    long-handled Chinese spear; lance; pike
  2. 2
    JMdict
    weapon; arms
    Only applies to ほこ
  3. 3
    JMdict
    grip of a bow
    Only applies to ほこ
  4. 4
    JMdict
    parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
    See also: 矛山車 (ほこだし)
  5. 5
    Wikipedia
    EN

    Hoko yari is an ancient form of Japanese spear or yari said to be based on a Chinese spear. The hoko yari came into use sometime between the Yayoi period and the Heian period, possibly during the Nara period.

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Kanji
矛 ム halberd, arms, festival float
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