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[たん()·けん()]
tanken
noun

English Meaning(s) for 短剣

noun
  1. short sword; dagger; stiletto
  2. hour hand (of a clock)

Definition and Synonyms for 短剣

Dagger a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
Synonyms: 短刀, 短剣
Dirk a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
Synonyms: 九寸五分, 匕首, 懐刀, 短刀, 短剣
Hour Hand the shorter hand of a clock that points to the hours
Synonyms: 時針, 短剣, 短針
Knife a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point
Synonyms: どす, ナイフ, 九寸五分, , 匕首, 合い口, 小刀, 短刀, 短剣

Meanings for each kanji in 短剣

» short; brevity; fault; defect; weak point
» sabre; sword; blade; clock hand

Categories 短剣 is a member of

Dagger a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
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Hand a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece
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Knife a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point
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Weapon any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 短剣

Sample Sentences for 短剣

Armed only with a short sword, he drove off all five of his attackers.

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