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利刃 (りじん, rijin) Japanese meaning: sharp sword | Kotomora

利り刃じん

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Meanings

1

sharp sword; keen blade

Literary or formal term for a sharp sword; not used in everyday conversation. Often found in historical or poetic contexts.

彼かれは利り刃じんを手てに戦せん場じょうへ向むかった。
He headed to the battlefield with a sharp sword in hand.

Kanji

利profit, advantage, benefit
刃blade, sword, edge

Related words

名めい刀とう
名刀 refers to a famous or excellent sword, emphasizing its reputation or craftsmanship, while 利刃 focuses on sharpness.
鋭えい利り
鋭利 is an adjective meaning 'sharp' or 'keen', used for blades, minds, or criticism, whereas 利刃 is a noun specifically for a sharp sword.

Etymology

Composed of 利 (sharp, advantageous) and 刃 (blade). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning 'sharp sword'.