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やい【槍・鎗・鑓】 : yai | define meaning
yai
Pronunciation: [jai]
Definition
Noun
- Spear; lance
- Javelin
Etymology
Cognate with standard Japanese やり【槍・鎗・鑓】 yari "spear, lance".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 槍 鎗 鑓 |
| Kana | やい |
| Romanization | yai |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [jai] |
意味：やり【槍・鎗・鑓】
Categories:
槍
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2025, July 13). やい【槍・鎗・鑓】 : yai | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, December 5, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/7273/yai/.