a reckless strike above one's strength or proper station / a brave individual who faces stronger enemies

Alternative form of 蟷螂の斧: a reckless strike above one's strength

axe

ax; hatchet; adze; pick / axe

a mantis (any of various large insects of the order Mantodea) / (by extension, from the slender build of the insect) a skinny person or horse / (rare) a fourspine sculpin, a fish of species Cottus kazika

a mantis

to hold, to carry something / to have, to possess / to hold up, to maintain

holding, possession / wear, durability

continuative of 持つ

(historical) battleaxe, poleaxe