JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
矛 — halberd
- Reading
- ム・ボウ・ほこ
- Meaning
- halberd; arms; festival float
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
矛 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ム・ボウ・ほこ and it means halberd; arms; festival float. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
矛 appears in everyday japanese words such as 矛盾 (contradiction).
Japanese words containing 矛
Frequently asked questions
What does 矛 mean in Japanese?
矛 means halberd; arms; festival float in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 矛 read?
矛 is read ム・ボウ・ほこ. Reading it inside real words — 矛盾 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 矛 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 矛 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 矛 in a word?
A common word containing 矛 is 矛盾 (むじゅん) — "contradiction". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 矛 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 矛 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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