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鯱しゃち鉾ほこ
Meanings
Noun
1. mythical carp with the head of a lion and the body of a fish (auspicious protectors of well-being)
Alt. forms
鯱しゃちほこ
78%
シャチホコ
10%
しゃちほこ
9%
鯱しゃち鉾ほこ
1%
Kanji used
鯱
fabulous dolphin-like fish
鉾
arms
Pitch accent
しゃ
ちほこ
Used in: 7
Composed of
orca (Orcinus orca); killer whale; grampus; mythical carp with the head of a lion and the body of a fish (auspicious protectors of well-being)
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
Used in vocabulary (1 in total)
to stand on ceremony; to stiffen up (the nerves); to be tense