鯱張る

しゃちほこ張る、 鯱鉾ばる

Readings

Kana: しゃちほこばる、しゃっちょこばる、しゃちこばる

Romaji: shachihokobaru, shatchokobaru, shachikobaru

Definitions

v5r

vi

1

to stand on ceremony

Note: word usually written using kana alone

2

to stiffen up (the nerves); to be tense

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

鯱

Readings: しゃちほこ、 しゃち

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

張

Readings: チョウ、 は.る、 -は.り、 -ば.り

Meanings: lengthen, counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)

鉾

Readings: ボウ、 ム、 ほこ

Meanings: halberd, arms, festival float