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諸刃の剣

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 諸刃の剣

両刃の剣
もろ刃の剣
もろはのつるぎ
もろはのけん
りょうばのけん (両刃の剣)
りょうばのつるぎ (両刃の剣)
Expression
Noun
Freq #34653
1

double-edged sword

Kanji in this Word

15 strokes
Frequency: 658
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

various
many
several
together

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もろ
3 strokes
Frequency: 1763
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

blade
sword
edge

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジン
ニン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やいば
き.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
10 strokes
Frequency: 1305
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

sabre
sword
blade
clock hand

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つるぎ
6 strokes
Frequency: 247
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

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

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
てる
ふたつ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
もろ
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