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直刃 (すぐは, suguha) Japanese meaning: suguha | Kotomora

直すぐ刃は

Meanings

1

suguha; straight temper line

Technical term in Japanese sword appreciation; refers to a straight hamon (temper line) pattern on a blade.

この刀かたなは直すぐ刃はの刃は文もんが美うつくしい。
This sword has a beautiful straight temper line pattern.

Kanji

直straightaway, honesty, frankness
刃blade, sword, edge

Related words

刃は文もん
刃文 is the general term for the temper line pattern on a Japanese sword, while 直刃 specifically refers to a straight pattern.

Etymology

Compound of 直 (straight) and 刃 (blade), referring to the straight temper line on a Japanese sword.