Kanji

Jinmeiyō kanji, used in names

Stroke count: 12

Meaning: halbert, arms

Kunyomi: ほこ

Onyomi: ゲキ

Composition:

Radical

Radical:

Meaning: spear, halberd

Examples

Onyomi Examples

ゲキ ji (ancient Chinese halberd)

矮鶏大 チャボタイゲキ petty spurge (Euphorbia peplus)

ケンゲキ weapons, arms, fighting with swords, sword fight

Kunyomi Examples

ほこ long-handled Chinese spear, lance, pike, weapon, arms, grip of a bow, parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears