spear in Japanese
spear in Japanese is 槍, 鑓, 簎 — spear means a weapon consisting of a long shaft with a sharp point, used for thrusting or throwing.
spear in Japanese
槍
Pronounced: yari
A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.
鑓
Pronounced: yari
A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.
簎
Pronounced: yasu
A lance with barbed prongs, used by fishermen to retrieve fish.
銛
Pronounced: mori
A lance with barbed prongs, used by fishermen to retrieve fish.
What does "spear" mean?
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noun A weapon consisting of a long shaft with a sharp point, used for thrusting or throwing.
"The ancient warriors carried spears and shields into battle."
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noun A long, thin piece cut from a vegetable.
"She served asparagus spears with the salmon."
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verb To pierce with a spear or something similarly sharp and long.
"He speared a piece of chicken with his fork."
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spear in a sentence
- The ancient warriors carried spears and shields into battle.
- She served asparagus spears with the salmon.
- He speared a piece of chicken with his fork.
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What is "spear" in Japanese?
"spear" in Japanese is 槍, 鑓, 簎. spear means: A weapon consisting of a long shaft with a sharp point, used for thrusting or throwing.
How do you pronounce 槍?
"spear" in Japanese is 槍, pronounced "yari".
How do you use "spear" in a sentence?
Example: "The ancient warriors carried spears and shields into battle." In Japanese, "spear" is 槍, 鑓, 簎.
Are there other ways to say "spear" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "spear": 槍, 鑓, 簎, 銛.
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