槍
Mnemonic
Inside the warehouse, a long tree trunk leans against the wall. A samurai carves it down, whittling the wood into a razor-sharp spear. The warehouse is packed with these tree-born spears — an entire arsenal ready for war.
Additional thoughts
Picture the tall, straight grain of a tree being perfectly suited for a spear shaft, and the warehouse as the armory where hundreds of them stand upright like a forest reborn for battle.Quick recall
A tree trunk stored in a warehouse is carved into a deadly spear.Details
The keyword for 槍 is spear. This kanji refers to a long-shafted weapon with a pointed blade at the end, used for thrusting or throwing. In Japanese, it denotes the traditional spear or lance used by samurai and foot soldiers in feudal warfare. It can also be used metaphorically to describe sharp, piercing criticism or verbal attacks directed at someone.
- On'yomi
- そう、しょう
- Kun'yomi
- やり