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短たん剣けん

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Meanings

1

noun

short sword; dagger; stiletto

Refers to a short-bladed weapon, typically double-edged. Used in historical, fantasy, or descriptive contexts.

2

noun

hour hand (of a clock)

Used in contrast with 長剣 (ちょうけん, minute hand). This sense is a specialized horological term.

See also: 長剣 (ちょうけん)