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)

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Cultural Context

Etymology

Pictograph of halberd.

Symbolism

Contradiction, spear, weapon. Represents spear.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

自己矛盾

じこむじゅん

self-contradiction; paradox; antinomy; self-contradiction

矛盾撞着

むじゅんどうちゃく

self-contradiction; self-contradiction

前後矛盾

ぜんごむじゅん

self-contradiction; self-inconsistency; self-contradiction

撞着矛盾

どうちゃくむじゅん

self-contradiction; self-contradiction

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?

Yes. 矛 (halberd, arms, festival float) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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