01
矛盾
むじゅん
contradiction
Meanings
- halberd
- arms
- festival float
Readings
Onyomi
- ム
- ボウ
Kunyomi
- ほこ
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Useful words
02
矛先
ほこさき
brunt of criticism
often used figuratively for the target of anger or criticism
03
矛盾する
むじゅんする
to contradict
04
山矛
やまぼこ
festival float
specifically refers to floats in Kyoto's Gion Festival
05
矛を収める
ほこをおさめる
to end a dispute
literally means to sheath one's spear
06
矛盾点
むじゅんてん
point of inconsistency
Compare Kanji
01盾Pair98%shield, escutcheon矛 and 盾 form the word for contradiction, referencing the story of an 'all-piercing' spear and an 'impenetrable' shield.02予Shape95%beforehand, previousThe kanji 予 is shaped very similarly to 矛, but 矛 has an extra hook at the bottom right.03柔Component92%tender, weaknessThe kanji 柔 contains 矛 at the top, which historically alluded to the flexibility of a wooden weapon frame.04務Component90%task, dutiesThe kanji 務 uses 矛 as a radical component, reflecting its historical connection to military tasks and duties.05刀Meaning85%sword, saberBoth 矛 and 刀 are traditional bladed weapons, representing the spear and the sword respectively.06兵Meaning82%soldier, privateBoth 矛 and 兵 relate to weapons and military force, with 矛 specifying the weapon itself.