noun

  1. sword (esp. a large, double-edged one), blade.
  2. bayonet.
  3. swordsmanship.
  4. Zoology term.stinger, ovipositor, dart.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
けん
つるぎ
けん
つるぎ
けん
つるぎ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

sabre, sword, blade
ケン つるぎ (7th, N1)
all(僉) variant
to assemble. to gather together
シュウ あつまる
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
center, middle
オウ あきら え (3rd, N2)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
large, big
ダイ おお- た (1st, N5)
knife, standing sword radical (no. 18)
トウ