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ほこ 矛
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Noun
1. long-handled Chinese spear; lance; pike​
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2. weapon; arms​Only applies to ほこ
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3. grip of a bow​Only applies to ほこ
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4. parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears​Abbreviation, See also 矛山車
Wikipedia definition
5. Hoko yari​Hoko yari is an ancient form of Japanese spear or yari said to be based on a Chinese spear. References differ as to when the hoko yari came into use, the nara period is mentioned by one source,while the Yayoi period through the Heian period is mentioned by another.
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Other forms
鉾 【ほこ】、戈 【ほこ】、鋒 【ほこ】、戟 【ほこ】、桙 【ほこ】、槍 【ほこ】、鋒 【とかり】

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