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宝剣 (ほうけん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

宝ほう剣けん

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Meanings

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noun

treasured sword; precious sword

A sword of great value, often with historical, ceremonial, or legendary significance. Used in formal or literary contexts.

この宝ほう剣けんは代だい々だい王おう家けに伝つたわるものだ。
This treasured sword has been handed down in the royal family for generations.

Kanji

宝treasure, wealth, valuables
剣sabre, sword, blade

Similar words

名めい刀とう
名刀 emphasizes a sword of excellent craftsmanship or renown, while 宝剣 focuses on its status as a treasure.

Etymology

Compound of 宝 (treasure) and 剣 (sword). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is conventionally associated with valuable swords in Japanese culture.