A three-pronged spear, often associated with mythology (e.g., Poseidon) or historical weapons.
See also: トライデント
Poseidon holds a trident.
Loanword from English 'trident', often used in modern or brand contexts, while 三叉槍 is the native Japanese term.
Standard kanji spelling for 'trident'.
Variant spelling using 又 instead of 叉; both are used for 'forked'.
Compound of 三 (three), 叉 (fork), and 槍 (spear). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling directly reflects the meaning.