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鈍器 (どんき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun
blunt weapon
Refers to any weapon that inflicts damage through blunt force rather than cutting or piercing, such as clubs, bats, or hammers. Often used in legal, crime, or self-defense contexts.
Kanji 器 utensil, vessel, receptacle Similar words 凶きょう 器き 凶器 is a broader term for any weapon used in a crime, including knives and guns, while 鈍器 specifically means a blunt weapon.
刃は 物もの 刃物 refers to edged tools or weapons (knives, swords), contrasting with 鈍器 which lacks a sharp edge.
Etymology Compound of 鈍 (don, 'blunt, dull') and 器 (ki, 'tool, instrument'). The reading is on'yomi, and the word is a straightforward Sino-Japanese coinage.
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Carrying a blunt weapon for self-defense may be illegal in some cases.
