also: ちくそう
bamboo spear
A simple spear made from a sharpened bamboo pole. Historically associated with peasant uprisings and improvised weapons.
During the Warring States period, peasants armed themselves with bamboo spears.
The bamboo spear was a weapon that could be made easily.
Standard kanji spelling.
Rare on-reading; may appear in historical or formal contexts.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling, often used when the second kanji is considered difficult or to aid readability.
Compound of 竹 (bamboo) and 槍 (spear).