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.
Kintarō carries a large broadaxe on his shoulder.
The warrior swung his battle axe and faced the enemy.
Rare kanji form; learners will almost always encounter the kana spelling.
Katakana spelling sometimes used for emphasis or in certain contexts.
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.