矛: the kanji for halberd; spear
矛 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means halberd; spear. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
矛 is written in 5 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
矛 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ム (mu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 矛盾むじゅん · mujun | contradiction |
ほこ (hoko)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 矛ほこ · hoko | halberd; spear |
| 矛先ほこさき · hokosaki | spearhead; target (of criticism) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼の話には矛盾がある。Kare no hanashi ni wa mujun ga aru.There is a contradiction in what he says.
- 批判の矛先が私に向いた。Hihan no hokosaki ga watashi ni muita.The criticism turned toward me.
- 兵士が矛を持って立っている。Heishi ga hoko o motte tatte iru.A soldier is standing with a spear.
- 言うこととすることが矛盾している。Iu koto to suru koto ga mujun shite iru.What he says and what he does contradict each other.
- …両者は矛を収めて和解した。Ryōsha wa hoko o osamete wakai shita.The two sides laid down their arms and reconciled.
Questions about 矛
How many strokes does 矛 have?
矛 is written in 5 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 矛?
The on readings are mu (ム). The kun readings are hoko (ほこ).
What JLPT level is 矛?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 矛
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.