玄翁げんのう

Similar words

• ハンマー

  ハンマー is a general term for hammer, often smaller and used for nails or light work, while 玄翁 specifically refers to a large, heavy sledgehammer.

• 金かな槌づち

  金槌 is a standard claw hammer or metal hammer, typically smaller and used for driving nails, unlike the heavy 玄翁.

Etymology

The origin is uncertain. The spelling 玄翁 may be ateji, possibly from a proper name or a phonetic assignment. The word is a native Japanese term for a large hammer.