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剣つるぎ

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つるぎ

Meaning

Kanji

Forms

#2,737

Common

けん

Meaning

1. ①
  
  sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade
  
  剣けんを取とる者ものは皆みな剣けんで滅ほろびる。
  
  All who take up the sword will perish by the sword.
2. ②
  
  bayonet
  
  Only applies to けん
3. ③
  
  swordsmanship
  
  Only applies to けん
4. ④
  
  zoology
  
  stinger; ovipositor; dart
  
  Only applies to けん
1. ①
  
  EN A sword is a bladed weapon intended for slashing or thrusting.
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