鉾 (móu) - Spear & halberd

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móu ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

妙慕

鉾 · móu

Spear;

halberd;

ancient weapon with a long shaft and pointed metal head;

also refers to decorative spear-like ornaments used in festivals.

Spearhalberdancient weapon with a long shaft and pointed

Usage highlights

Long spearDecorative spearSpear tipCeremonial spearBattle spearSpear shaft

Synonyms

  • 槍— spear, lance
  • 矛— halberd, spear
  • 戟— halberd, ancient weapon

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The warrior wielded a long spear (鉾).
  • Festival floats are decorated with ornate spears (飾り鉾).
  • This is a ceremonial halberd (儀式用の鉾).
  • The museum displays ancient Japanese weapons including spears (古い鉾).

Collocations

  • Long spear(長鉾)
  • Decorative spear(飾り鉾)
  • Spear tip(鉾先)
  • Ceremonial spear(儀式の鉾)
  • Battle spear(戦いの鉾)
  • Spear shaft(鉾柄)

Idioms

  • The spear and shield contradiction(矛盾)
  • To cross spear points(鉾を交える)
  • At the spear's tip(鉾先に)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used as both practical weapons and ceremonial objects in Japanese festivals, particularly in Gion Matsuri.
  • The character combines the metal radical 金 with 牟, indicating both material and function.
  • In Japanese culture, decorative鉾 are important elements of traditional festival floats.

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