long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
kamaboko; steamed seasoned fish paste, usu. in a semicylindrical shape on a strip of wood and sliced to go in soup, etc.
festival float mounted with a decorative halberd
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
mythical carp with the head of a lion and the body of a fish (auspicious protectors of well-being)
combined umbrella and halberd carried on floats in some festivals
spear-shaped Japanese cedar
combined umbrella and halberd carried on floats in some festivals
parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
to stand on ceremony; to stiffen up (the nerves); to be tense
wooden stick; wooden pole
bronze hoko; bronze halberd; bronze spearhead
gristly fish paste (made of muscle, tendons, skin, etc.)