剣

ONけん

KUNつるぎ

Meanings

swordsaberblade

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How to remember

The kanji's top part looks like an ornate hilt or guard, while the bottom 刀 clearly forms the blade of a SWORD.

'Ken' — A strong KEN can wield a SWORD.

剣道けんどう

Kendo (Japanese fencing)

日本刀にほんとう

Japanese sword

真剣しんけん

seriousness, earnestness

刀剣とうけん

swords, blades

剣士けんし

swordsman