sword in Japanese
sword in Japanese is 剣, 刀 — sword means a long-bladed weapon with a hilt, used for cutting or stabbing.
sword in Japanese
剣
Pronounced: ken
刀
Pronounced: katana
What does "sword" mean?
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noun A long-bladed weapon with a hilt, used for cutting or stabbing.
"The knight drew his sword before the duel began."
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noun A suit in Spanish and Italian playing cards, used especially in tarot and fortune-telling.
"She drew the Three of Swords during the tarot reading."
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sword in a sentence
- The knight drew his sword before the duel began.
- Museum visitors admired the engraved medieval sword.
- She drew the Three of Swords during the tarot reading.
- The Ace of Swords in the deck means a new idea or a clear decision.
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What is "sword" in Japanese?
"sword" in Japanese is 剣, 刀. sword means: A long-bladed weapon with a hilt, used for cutting or stabbing.
How do you pronounce 剣?
"sword" in Japanese is 剣, pronounced "ken".
How do you use "sword" in a sentence?
Example: "The knight drew his sword before the duel began." In Japanese, "sword" is 剣, 刀.
Are there other ways to say "sword" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "sword": 剣, 刀.
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