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矛

矛 — halberd, arms, festival float

Learn the correct stroke order for 矛 (halberd), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school5 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 5
On'yomi (音読み)ムmu、ボウbou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ほこhoko
Strokes5
Radical矛
Frequency#1538
Meaningshalberd, arms, festival float

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

矛盾むじゅんcontradiction; inconsistencynoun
矛先ほこさきpoint of a spear; spearheadnoun
矛ほこlong-handled Chinese spear; lance; pikenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 矛 (halberd) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 矛.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 矛 is #1538, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

矛盾むじゅん — contradiction; inconsistency
矛先ほこさき — point of a spear; spearhead
矛ほこ — long-handled Chinese spear; lance; pike

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 矛 have?

The kanji 矛 (halberd) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 矛?

矛 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 矛 mean?

矛 means: halberd, arms, festival float. On'yomi readings: ム, ボウ. Kun'yomi readings: ほこ.

What JLPT level is 矛?

矛 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.