しのぎ

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Meanings

1

ridge on a sword blade

usually written using kana alone

Refers to the raised line running along the side of a Japanese sword blade, a technical term in sword appreciation.

日本にほん刀とうのしのぎは、刃はの強きょう度どを高たかめる役やく割わりがある。
The ridge on a Japanese sword blade serves to increase the blade's strength.

2

ridged pattern

usually written using kana alonearchitecture

In architecture, a decorative ridged pattern, often seen on traditional Japanese roofs or metal fittings.

この寺じ院いんの屋や根ねには、しのぎと呼よばれる装そう飾しょくが施ほどこされている。
The roof of this temple is decorated with a ridged pattern called shinogi.

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