鯱

鯱鉾

Readings

Kana: しゃちほこ、しゃっちょこ、さちほこ

Romaji: shachihoko, shatchoko, sachihoko

Definition

noun

1

mythical carp with the head of a lion and the body of a fish (auspicious protectors of well-being)

Kanji

鯱

Readings: しゃちほこ、 しゃち

Meanings: fabulous dolphin-like fish, killer whale, (kokuji)

鉾

Readings: ボウ、 ム、 ほこ

Meanings: halberd, arms, festival float