Japanese

けんじゅつ
Meaning: swordsmanship; swordplay
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

剣
術

Example sentences

He has been training in swordsmanship since he was a child.
親の仇を討つために、彼は剣術の修行に励んだ。
To avenge his parents, he devoted himself to swordsmanship training.
長年の修行の末、彼はついに剣術の極意を悟った。
After many years of training, he finally realized the innermost secrets of swordsmanship.
彼はついに剣術の免許皆伝を受けた。
He finally received full mastery of swordsmanship.
宮本武蔵は二刀流の剣術で知られている。
Miyamoto Musashi is known for his two-sword style swordsmanship.
剣術は父子相伝で受け継がれる
The sword technique is passed down from father to son.

Usage Notes

Refers to traditional Japanese martial arts involving the use of a sword.

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