長剣

ちょうけん

Meanings

1. Noun long sword
2. minute hand (of a clock) See also: 短剣 (たんけん).

Kanji

• 長 long. Read as チョウ.
• 剣 sword. Read as ケン.

Example sentences

• 凝った彫刻のしてある鞘に収まった長剣。
  A longsword sheathed in an intricately engraved scabbard.

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