短剣 | Japanese meaning

短剣【たんけん】

Frequency rank: 2,941. – 2,943.

Alsoたんけん

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

This word refers to a type of weapon that is shorter in length compared to a typical sword. It can be used for thrusting or slashing.

The criminal had a dagger.

In the context of a clock, this word refers to the hand that indicates the hour on the clock face.

The hour hand is pointing at 12 o'clock.

Example sentences1 result

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

国語辞典Japanese definitions

Frequency rank: 2,941. – 2,943.

Alsoたんけん

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

This word refers to a type of weapon that is shorter in length compared to a typical sword. It can be used for thrusting or slashing.

The criminal had a dagger.

In the context of a clock, this word refers to the hand that indicates the hour on the clock face.

The hour hand is pointing at 12 o'clock.

Example sentences1 result

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

国語辞典Japanese definitions

N23

意short; brevity; fault; defect; weak point

訓みじか.い

音タン

N1常用

意sabre; sword; blade; clock hand

訓つるぎ

音ケン

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