Related words 斧おの 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.
Written forms まさかり Usage 31%
Usually written in kana; the kanji 鉞 is rare and may not be recognized by many readers.
鉞まさかり Usage 54%
Rare kanji form; learners will almost always encounter the kana spelling.
マサカリ Usage 14%
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling sometimes used for emphasis or in certain contexts.
Etymology 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.
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