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けん
Meanings
Noun
1. sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade
If the sword doesn't work, we have no choice but to attack with magic.
2. bayonet
when read as "けん"
3. swordsmanship
when read as "けん"
That's why I want to train in swordsmanship.
4. stinger; ovipositor; dart
when read as "けん"
Alt. forms
剣けん
98%
劒けん
劍けん
けん
Pitch accent
け
ん
Used in vocabulary (72 in total)
curt; blunt; brusque
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
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Examples (44 in total)
He was killed with a sword.
My sword is my life.
Clash swords head-on.
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