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霊剣 (れいけん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

霊れい剣けん

れ

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け

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Meanings

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noun

mystical sword; sacred sword; spirit sword

Refers to a sword imbued with supernatural power, often in myths, legends, or fantasy settings. Can also imply a sword of virtue or divine origin.

伝でん説せつの勇ゆう者しゃは霊れい剣けんを手てに魔ま王おうに立たち向むかった。
The legendary hero confronted the demon king with a mystical sword in hand.
この神じん社じゃには古ふるい霊れい剣けんが祀まつられている。
An ancient sacred sword is enshrined at this shrine.

Kanji

霊spirits, soul
剣sabre, sword, blade

Similar words

魔ま剣けん
魔剣 is a demonic or cursed sword, while 霊剣 is a holy or spirit-imbued sword.
聖せい剣けん
聖剣 is a holy sword, often with religious connotations; 霊剣 emphasizes mystical or spiritual power more broadly.

Etymology

Compound of 霊 (rei, 'spirit, soul') and 剣 (ken, 'sword'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common Sino-Japanese pattern for naming supernatural weapons.