noun
broadaxe; battle axe
Refers to a large, heavy axe with a broad blade, used historically as a weapon or tool. In modern contexts, it often appears in folklore, games, or fantasy settings.
金太郎は大きなまさかりを担いでいる。
Kintarō carries a large broadaxe on his shoulder.
その戦士はまさかりを振り回して敵に立ち向かった。
The warrior swung his battle axe and faced the enemy.
斧 is a general term for an axe or hatchet, often smaller and used as a tool. まさかり specifically refers to a large, broad-bladed axe, often associated with warriors or folklore.
The origin is uncertain. The word is native Japanese, and the kanji 鉞 is a Chinese character for a type of axe, applied to this word.