lance in Japanese
lance in Japanese is 槍, 矛, 矠 — lance means a long spear, traditionally carried by a mounted soldier or knight.
lance in Japanese
槍
Pronounced: yari
(medicine) Prick or cut open with a sharp instrument.
矛
Pronounced: hoko
(medicine) Prick or cut open with a sharp instrument.
矠
Pronounced: yasu
(medicine) Prick or cut open with a sharp instrument.
簎
Pronounced: yasu
(medicine) Prick or cut open with a sharp instrument.
槍
Pronounced: yari
矛
Pronounced: hoko
What does "lance" mean?
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noun A long spear, traditionally carried by a mounted soldier or knight.
"The jousting knight carried a long wooden lance decorated with ribbons."
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verb To cut open, especially a boil or abscess, with a sharp instrument to drain it.
"The doctor will lance the boil to let it drain."
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lance in a sentence
- The jousting knight carried a long wooden lance decorated with ribbons.
- At the museum, we saw a rusty lance hanging above the fireplace.
- The doctor will lance the boil to let it drain.
- A vet may need to lance the swelling on the dog's paw.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "lance" in Japanese?
"lance" in Japanese is 槍, 矛, 矠. lance means: A long spear, traditionally carried by a mounted soldier or knight.
How do you pronounce 槍?
"lance" in Japanese is 槍, pronounced "yari".
How do you use "lance" in a sentence?
Example: "The jousting knight carried a long wooden lance decorated with ribbons." In Japanese, "lance" is 槍, 矛, 矠.
Are there other ways to say "lance" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "lance": 槍, 矛, 矠, 簎.
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