剣
つるぎ
tsurugi
JLPT N110 strokesKanjiLevel 79 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
剣 is the kanji for "Sabre". A common reading is つるぎ (tsurugi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Sabre
Also : Sword · Blade · Clock Hand
Readings
kunつるぎ/ tsurugionけん/ ken
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Example Sentences
彼は剣を巧みに扱う達人として知られる。
かれはけんをたくみにあつかうたつじんとしてしられる。
He is known as a master who handles a sword with skill.
剣道の試合で見事に優勝を果たした。
けんどうのしあいでみごとにゆうしょうをはたした。
He brilliantly won the kendo tournament.
Vocabulary using 剣
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