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銘刀 (めいとう) — sword inscribed with the name of the swordsmith | Kumi Dictionary

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銘刀

銘刀

銘めい刀とう

sword inscribed with the name of the swordsmith

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めいとう

Noun

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sword inscribed with the name of the swordsmith

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Kanji that make up this word

inscription・signature (of artisan)

かたな・そり…(5)

sword・saber・knife

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