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しゃきーん

shakiin

Sharp metallic sound of drawing a sword

A sharp, ringing metallic sound — a sword being drawn from its sheath or blades crossing. Often used dramatically in manga, including for striking a crisp pose.

💡A samurai drawing his sword — 'The blade came out with a shakiin.'

Example

刀をしゃきーんと鞘から抜いた。

He drew the sword from its sheath with a sharp shakiin.

Quiz yourself

The samurai drew his sword with a ___ metallic ring.

侍が刀を○○と抜いた。

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Intermediate