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矛
On'yomi
ム・ボウ
MU / BOU
Kun'yomi
ほこ
hoko
halberd · arms · festival float
Details
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Radical矛spear(5)
Stroke Order
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of halberd.
Symbolism
Contradiction, spear, weapon. Represents spear.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 矛
矛先ほこさきbrunt
矛盾むじゅんcontradiction
Four-Character Compounds
自己矛盾
じこむじゅん
self-contradiction; paradox; antinomy
矛盾撞着
むじゅんどうちゃく
self-contradiction
前後矛盾
ぜんごむじゅん
self-contradiction; self-inconsistency
撞着矛盾
どうちゃくむじゅん
self-contradiction
Anime & Manga
空の境界 矛盾螺旋
the Garden of sinners Chapter 5: Paradox Paradigm
A well-known work with 矛 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 矛 mean in Japanese?
矛 means halberd, arms, festival float.
How do you read 矛?
On'yomi: ム、ボウ (MU, BOU). Kun'yomi: ほこ (hoko).
How many strokes does 矛 have?
矛 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 矛 (spear).
Is 矛 a good kanji for a tattoo?
矛 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means halberd, arms, festival float. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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