Axe - Axe

Japanese: 鉞 - まさかり

〘Noun〙① A large axe used for cutting trees. In the Middle Ages, it was also used as a weapon. ※The Chronicles (720), Emperor Keitai 21st Year, August (Kanbun Edition) "The Emperor took the axe and bestowed it on Daimin , saying" ※Taiheiki (late 14th century), Chapter 32 "He opened the axe and struck it as he wished, hoping to smash the helmet's head."② A type of Kabuki wig. A topknot shaped like an axe. Used by the Ichikawa family. ※Fuzoku Gaho - Issue 224 (1901 ), First performance at the theater "As the head of the Ichikawa family, it was customary for him to wear a topknot called an axe."③ The name of a crest. A stylized version of ①. There are different axes in a circle, and three axes.

Etsuetsu [Axe]

〘Noun〙 An ancient Chinese bronze axe. A ceremonial implement used by the emperor when he personally led a campaign. Later, it was used as a sign given by the emperor when ordering a campaign. ※Iroha Jiruisho (1177-81) "Etsu Masakari On Yue" [Book of Documents - Gu Ming]

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Japanese:

〘名〙① 木を伐るのに用いる大形の斧(おの)。中古には兵器にも用いた。※書紀（720）継体二一年八月（寛文版訓）「天皇親ら斧鉞(マサカリ)を操(と)りて、大連に授けて曰く」※太平記（１４Ｃ後）三二「件の鉞(マサカリ)を以て開き、甲の鉢を破よ砕けよと、思様に打ける処を」② 歌舞伎の鬘の一つ。髷がまさかりの形をしているもの。市川家で用いる。※風俗画報‐二二四号（1901）劇場の初興行「市川家の座頭なればまさかりといふ髷に結ふこと此慣例なりしと」③ 紋所の名。①を図案化したもの。丸に違い鉞、三つ鉞などがある。