Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 槍(やり) in Japanese

槍, 鎗, 鑓
Kana Reading
やり
Romaji
yari
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    spear; lance
    Example sentence
    彼は敵目がけて槍を投げつけた。 He darted a spear at his enemy.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    javelin
    Example sentence
    雨が降ろうが槍が降ろうが、必ず行きますよ。 I'll be there rain or shine.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    lance (shogi piece)
    Example sentence
    その戦士はヤリに敏感である。 The soldier worries about spears.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    jeering

Examples of 槍, 鎗, 鑓, やり in a sentence

Kanji in this word

槍

14 strokes

spear, lance, javelin

On'Yomi: ソウ, ショウ

Kun'Yomi: やり

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鎗

18 strokes

spear, lance, javelin

On'Yomi: ソウ, ショウ

Kun'Yomi: やり

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鑓

21 strokes

spear, javelin, (kokuji)

On'Yomi:

Kun'Yomi: やり

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