WORD DETAIL
矛
ほこ
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
矛is read asほこand means “spear”. - Basic usage: The examples show a wooden spear in a historical play and a recreated ancient weapon.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Distinguishing senses and uses
- It is the whole thrusting weapon with a blade on a long shaft;
矛先refers specifically to its point or figurative target.
- It is the whole thrusting weapon with a blade on a long shaft;