tsurugi
Tsurugi (noun) means a traditional Japanese sword with two cutting edges, unlike the single-edged katana. Example: “The museum displayed an ancient tsurugi believed to date back over a thousand years.”
How to use tsurugi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA straight, double-edged Japanese sword, distinct from the more familiar curved katana.
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Etymology
From Japanese tsurugi, meaning "sword," specifically a straight double-edged blade.
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What does “tsurugi” mean?
The word “tsurugi” means a traditional Japanese sword with two cutting edges, unlike the single-edged katana. In plain terms, a straight, double-edged Japanese sword, distinct from the more familiar curved katana.
How do you use “tsurugi” in a sentence?
Here is “tsurugi” used in a sentence: “The museum displayed an ancient tsurugi believed to date back over a thousand years.”
What part of speech is “tsurugi”?
“Tsurugi” is a noun.
Where does the word “tsurugi” come from?
The word “tsurugi” comes from Japanese. From Japanese tsurugi, meaning "sword," specifically a straight double-edged blade.
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