yari
/ʝaɾi/from spelling rules
The Spanish word yari refers to a yari.
yari is used to mean a Japanese lance, which can also be expressed as Lanza japonesa.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʝaɾi/
Did you know?
- If you were reading a Spanish translation of a samurai novel, the translator might have replaced 'yari' with 'alabarda' to make the text feel more familiar to a Spanish reader, even if it is technically inaccurate.
- In Spanish guides to Japanese culture, the yari is sometimes described as a symbol of the samurai's status and discipline.
- In Spanish-speaking fencing circles, if you were to use 'yari' instead of 'lanza', you would be signaling an immediate shift from European combat traditions to Japanese martial arts.
Examples in context
- En la región de Tohoku en Japón, el yari ha sido utilizado como arma de asta durante siglos.In the Tohoku region of Japan, the yari has been used as a spear for centuries.
Example conversation
María is calling Javier's attention in the living room.
- María¡Yari, ven aquí un momento!Hey, come here for a moment!
- JavierYa voy, María.I'm coming, María.
- MaríaTe estoy llamando, yari.I'm calling you, hey.
- JavierYa estoy aquí, no grites.I'm already here, don't shout.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
