Japanese

けん
Meaning: sword; blade
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

剣

Example sentences

He held a sharp sword in his hand and faced the enemy.
彼は剣の術に長けている。
He is skilled in the art of the sword.
その伝説の剣には恐ろしい呪いがかかっている。
That legendary sword is under a terrible curse.
彼は剣道の有段者です。
He is a ranked holder in Kendo.
その剣は鋭い鋼でできている。
The sword is made of sharp steel.
剣士は毎日、剣の鍛錬を怠らない。
The swordsman never neglects his daily sword training.
剣の切っ先が鋭く光っている。
The tip of the sword is shining sharply.
彼は相手の剣を叩き落とした。
He knocked the opponent's sword down.
正義の女神は右手に剣を、左手に天秤を持つ。
The goddess of justice holds a sword in her right hand and a pair of scales in her left.
彼は剣の手練だ。
He is a master of the sword.

Usage Notes

Refers to double-edged swords historically, but also used generally for blades or the art of swordsmanship.

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