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神剣 (しんけん, shinken) Japanese meaning: divine sword | Kotomora

神しん剣けん

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Meanings

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divine sword; sacred sword

Specifically refers to one of the Three Sacred Treasures of Japan, the sword Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi. Used in historical, mythological, and cultural contexts.

神しん剣けんは三さん種しゅの神じん器ぎの一ひとつである。
The divine sword is one of the Three Sacred Treasures.

Kanji

神gods, mind, soul
剣sabre, sword, blade

Related words

草薙剣くさなぎのつるぎ
The specific name of the divine sword, Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi. 神剣 is a more general term for a divine or sacred sword, often referring to this specific one.
三さん種しゅの神じん器ぎ
The Three Sacred Treasures of Japan, which include the divine sword, the mirror, and the jewel.

Etymology

From 神 (divine) + 剣 (sword). The term is deeply rooted in Japanese mythology and the imperial regalia.