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Kanji Details for 鍔

Kanji definition, readings and usage

鍔

Strokes: 17

Radicals: 金 口 二

sword guard, kettle brim

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  • ガク
  • つば

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  • 鍔, 鐔

    guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange

    brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)

  • 金鍔

    confection of sweetened beans wrapped in wheat-flour dough (in the shape of a sword guard)

    metal sword guard; polearm

  • 鍔迫り合い

    locking sword to sword (in a duel) and pushing

    group of close competitors; fierce competition

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