鐔

Han character

 * 1) dagger
 * 2) small sword

Definitions

 * 1)  pommel; guard (often round and with holes)
 * 2)  dagger; small sword

Etymology 1
→ →  →

First attested in the late 12th century.

Shift from tsumiha or tsumiba below.

Noun

 * 1) the guard at the end of the grip of a sword or polearm
 * 2) the brim or visor of a hat, for example
 * 3) the brim of a kettle
 * 1) the brim or visor of a hat, for example
 * 2) the brim of a kettle

Etymology 2
→ * → →

Possibly from.

Usually pronounced with, as tsumiba.

Noun

 * 1)  the guard at the end of the grip of a sword or polearm

Hanja

 * 1) dagger
 * 2) small sword