鍔 | Japanese meaning

鍔【つば】

Frequency rank: 13,233. – 13,269.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange
brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)

Forms

鍔【つば】Frequency rank: 13,233. – 13,269.
鐔【つば】
つばFrequency rank: 20,036. – 20,146.

Generated definitions (experimental)

guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange

This meaning refers to the protective piece often found on swords and other bladed weapons, serving to keep the hand from slipping onto the blade. It provides both safety and a decorative element.

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The guard on the sword is beautifully decorated.

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The samurai fought with a firm grip on the guard.

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

This meaning describes the projecting edge of a hat or cap that shades the eyes and face from sunlight or rain. This type of guard helps protect the wearer from the elements.

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Since the sunlight is strong, I pulled down the brim of my hat.

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He used the brim of his hat to shield himself from the sun.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to attach a guarddesign of the guardto protect the guardshape of the guardbrim of a hatつき付きhat with a brimto have a guardrole of the guardmaterial of the guardto choose a guard