仗

Etymology
Derived from "cane, staff", with suffix *-s → *-h →, attested in  as. See there for etymology.

Definitions

 * 1) weaponry; weapons; arms
 * 2) to hold a weapon
 * 3) war; battle
 * 4)  guard; escort
 * 5) to depend; to rely
 * 1) to depend; to rely

Usage notes
This character is not used much in modern Japanese.

Etymology 1
Alternative spelling of. See that entry for details.

Etymology 2
Alternative spelling of. See that entry for details.

Etymology 3
Alternative spelling of, ,. See those entries for details.

Noun

 * , etc.: surroundings; around; turning

Etymology 4
From. Compare modern 🇨🇬.

Affix

 * 1) military strength
 * 2) reliable, dependable

Derived terms

 * : in medieval times, a special imperial flag marking occasions of special dignity, such as the first day of a new emperor's reign
 * , : in the Nara period, a kind of codified conference before the imperial court, whereby nobles below the rank of minister would discuss the business of government
 * : the seats of the Imperial Guard; where nobles would sit to offer counsel to the court
 * : in the Nara period, the court-appointed bodyguard of officials of fifth or higher rank