矛

ONぼう、む

KUNほこ

Meanings

spearhalberdlancecontradiction

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How to remember

This kanji clearly depicts a spear or halberd. You can see the sharp blade at the top and the long shaft extending downwards.

Imagine a long spear. The top part is the sharp head, and the bottom part resembles a 'J' for Javelin, or a hook to wield it.

矛盾むじゅん

contradiction, inconsistency

長矛ちょうぼう

long spear

槍矛そうほこ

spear and halberd

矛先ほこさき

point of a spear; target of criticism