This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Readings

Kana: けん、つるぎ
Romaji: ken, tsurugi
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

sword (originally esp. a doubled-edged sword); sabre; saber; blade

2

bayonet

3

swordsmanship

4

stinger; ovipositor; dart

Kanji

Readings: ケン、 つるぎ
Meanings: sabre, sword, blade, clock hand
Readings: ケン、 つるぎ
Meaning: sword
Readings: ケン、 つるぎ
Meaning: sword

Example Sentences

(かれ)(けん)(ころ)された。
➥He was killed with a sword.
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ペンは(けん)よりも(つよ)し。
➥The pen is mightier than the sword.
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(けん)()(もの)(みな)(けん)(ほろ)びる。
➥All who take up the sword will perish by the sword.
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(わたし)仕事(しごと)真剣(しんけん)だ。
➥I'm serious about my job.
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私達(わたしたち)真剣(しんけん)(はな)()った。
➥We talked seriously to one another.
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ジョージは勉強(べんきょう)真剣(しんけん)でない。
➥George is not serious about his study.
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