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What does 矛 (ほこ, hoko) mean?

矛 (ほこ, hoko) means long-handled Chinese spear; lance; pike.

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Readingほこ
Romajihoko
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ほこ
hoko

long-handled Chinese spear; lance; pike

  1. 1noun long-handled Chinese spear; lance; pike
  2. 2noun weapon; arms
  3. 3noun grip of a bow
  4. 4noun parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears

Also written: 鉾、戈、鋒

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