English–Japanese
“spear” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyari
Example
博物館で古い槍を見ました。haku butsu kan de furu i yari o mi ma shi ta
I saw an old spear at the museum.
How to say “spear” in Japanese
“Spear” in Japanese is 槍 (yari).
Names a weapon that combines a long reach with a sharp point used for thrusting.
Example sentences with 槍
祭りで使う槍は、木で作られています。matsu ri de tsuka u yari wa ki de tsuku ra re te i ma su
The spear used in the festival is made of wood.
Tips for using 槍
- In English descriptions of Japanese martial arts, 槍 (yari) can function as a loanword for the traditional Japanese spear and preserves the weapon's cultural setting.