Japanese names for Chinese swords? I was wondering, what are the Japanese names for Chinese swords like the Dao and the Jian, surely there is a Japanese pronunciation of the Characters for said swords.

* The kanji is primarily read as in kun-yomi, but (on-yomi) is also used in on-yomi compounds. Note that this word refers not only to Chinese ones but to single-edged swords/knives in general, including Western sabers and Japanese katana. To specifically refer to Chinese dao, we simply use ().
* The kanji () is primarily read as in on-yomi, but (kun-yomi) is common, too. This refers to double-edged swords in general, including something like this. To specifically refer to Chinese jian, we simply use ().



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