Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 両刃の剣(りょうばのけん) in Japanese

両刃の剣
Kana Reading
りょうばのけん
Romaji
ryōbanoken
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    double-edged sword


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

3 strokes

blade, sword, edge

On'Yomi: ジン, ニン

Kun'Yomi: は, やいば, き.る

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JLPT 1

10 strokes

sabre, sword, blade, clock hand

On'Yomi: ケン

Kun'Yomi: つるぎ

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JLPT 3

6 strokes

both, old Japanese coin, counter for carriages (e.g., in a train), two

On'Yomi: リョウ

Kun'Yomi: てる, ふたつ

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