矛 kanji: meaning “halberd”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N15 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- halberd
- On'yomi
- ム、ボウ
- Kun'yomi
- ほこ
Picture story to remember 矛
The soldier gets ready beforehand (予), lifting a long halberd with a tassel streaming off to the side.
Parts in this story:予
How to write 矛: stroke order
矛 is written with 5 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 矛
- 矛盾むじゅんcontradiction
- 矛先ほこさきpoint of a spear
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