剣けん奴ど

noun

gladiator

A historical term for a gladiator, especially in ancient Rome. Often used in contexts of combat for entertainment. Compare with 剣闘士 (けんとうし), which is a more common synonym.

See also: 剣闘士 (けんとうし)

• 古こ代だいローマでは、剣けん奴どたちがコロッセオで戦たたかった。

  In ancient Rome, gladiators fought in the Colosseum.