also: やりかんな
yariganna; spear plane; long-handled chisel
Historical woodworking tool used in ancient Japanese architecture; a spear-like plane pulled toward the user. Often explained as a long-handled chisel or plane.
It is believed that the yariganna was used in the construction of Hōryū-ji.
The yariganna is one of the ancient carpenter's tools.
Standard kanji spelling for this historical woodworking tool.
Alternate reading; less common than やりがんな.
Compound of 槍 (yari, 'spear') and 鉋 (kanna, 'plane'), referring to its spear-like shape and planing function. The exact historical origin is uncertain.