戉
ジュウ, エツ, えびす, まさかり

warrior, arms, savage, Ainu

JLPT0 G13 S0 F5000

The relevant seal inscription form is a variant of 戈 spear/halberd, being a *battle-ax* with a rounded handle → *halberd*. The shape of the weapon also permitted it to scoop objects up/out.

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