noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
three-pronged; three-way; trifurcated
Describes something that splits into three branches, such as a fork, intersection, or outlet. Used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
When you come to a three-way fork in the road, take the middle path.
This three-way outlet is convenient.
three-pronged fork; trident
Refers to a physical tool or weapon with three prongs, such as a pitchfork or trident.
The farmer used a three-pronged fork to carry hay.
二又 means two-pronged or bifurcated, while 三つ又 means three-pronged.
フォーク is a general loanword for fork (eating utensil or tool), while 三つ又 specifically emphasizes the three-pronged shape.
Standard kanji spelling for the three-pronged shape or fork.
Alternate kanji spelling using 叉 (forked).
Mixed kana-kanji spelling, common in everyday writing.
Rarely used kanji form with 股 (crotch/fork).
Compound of 三つ (three) and 又 (fork, crotch). The spelling variants reflect different kanji for 'fork' (又, 叉, 股).