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矛
spear · halberd · lance · contradiction
N1On: ぼう、むKun: ほこ
Memory Aid
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.
Vocabulary
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
Example Sentences
敵に向かって矛を突き出した。
He thrust his spear towards the enemy.
彼の意見は矛盾している。
His opinion is contradictory.
この説明には明らかな矛盾がある。
There is a clear contradiction in this explanation.
古代の戦士は長矛を使って戦った。
Ancient warriors fought using long spears.