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天下無双 (てんかむそう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
peerless ; unequaled ; unrivaled under heaven
yojijukugo (four-character idiom)
A yojijukugo meaning there is no equal in the whole world; often used in historical or dramatic contexts to describe supreme skill, strength, or excellence.
See also: 天下無敵 · 天下無比
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He was called a peerless master swordsman.
Kanji 無 nothingness, none, ain't Similar words 天てん 下か 無む 敵てき 天下無敵 emphasizes invincibility in battle, while 天下無双 is broader, covering any unmatched quality or skill.
天てん 下か 無む 比ひ 天下無比 is a near synonym, also meaning 'unparalleled under heaven,' but 天下無双 is more common and idiomatic.
Etymology A yojijukugo composed of 天下 (under heaven, the whole world) and 無双 (no pair, unmatched). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it follows a common Classical Chinese pattern for expressing supreme uniqueness.
