“Real sword” in Japanese
Short answer
Real sword in Japanese is “本身” (honmi). Full meaning: real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice sword).
Other ways to say “Real sword” in Japanese
真剣
shinken serious, earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
シンケン
shinken serious, earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
しんけん
shinken serious, earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
真けん
shinken serious, earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
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