剣
Kanji · N1
剣 / sabre
Kanji for sabre, sword, or blade.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ケン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | つるぎ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
剣 carries the meaning sabre, sword, or blade.
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Common compounds with 剣
剣けんsword / blade
真剣しんけんserious / earnest
剣道けんどうkendo / Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
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