Keyword
sword
Info
FrequencyTop 200-300
Type
Jōyō 
?
Shinjitai ?
KankenLevel 4
Heisig1801
Old form
Readings
けん
(65%)
Composed of
consensus
knife
Mnemonic

A sword is a knife big enough to immediately create consensus.

Used in vocabulary (117 in total)
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
Examples (33 in total)
He was killed with a sword.
My sword is my life.
Are you seriously thinking about pursuing a career as a race car driver?
I'm seriously considering getting married.
She always has a serious look on her face.
Were you serious?
I didn't consider the subject seriously.
I'm serious about my job.
He bought a shield and a sword.
Let's have a serious talk about your future.
Don't make fun of me. I'm serious.
He let go of her hands and his voice grew serious.
All who take up the sword will perish by the sword.
As today's accident is very serious, I take it seriously.
We entered into a serious conversation.
If you study earnestly, you can expect to pass the exam.
He works slowly, because he takes things seriously.
A boy with a toy sword was playing by himself.
George is not serious about his study.
They gave serious attention to his words.
I studied really hard to pass the exam.
Kendo is an ancient Japanese martial art that dates back to the time of the samurai warriors.
We call this mountain Tsurugidake.
Tom is serious about that.
Tom drew the sword.
Tom is serious.
The soldiers were marching with their swords shining.
Kendo is a Japanese martial art.
Kendo is a martial art.
Kendo is a Japanese martial art which uses bamboo swords and protective armour.
The performance of the one-armed swordsman caught a lot of attention.
What is the difference between Iaido and Kendo?
It was during the ice age that the saber-toothed tiger became extinct.