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Bokken in a sentence

Bokken meaning

A wooden katana, used as a training sword.

Using Bokken

  • The main meaning on this page is: A wooden katana, used as a training sword.
  • In the example corpus, bokken often appears in combinations such as: bokken are, with bokken, bokken for.

Context around Bokken

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 22.1 words
  • Position in the sentence: 7 start, 4 middle, 5 end
  • Sentence types: 16 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

fiction 1× known 1× history 1× use 1× ornamental 1× normal 1× sword 1×

Often after:

jedi 1× wooden 1×

Sentence patterns with Bokken

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

bokken in fiction 1× dimensions of bokken for use 1× earliest known bokken jedi in 1× history bokken were designed 1× in fiction bokken are depicted 1× occurring from bokken are very 1× officer s bokken wooden katana 1× on his bokken 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

beginners start by 1× bokken in fiction 1× for modern kenjutsu 1× history bokken were 1× in some ways 1× injuries occurring from 1×

Common sentence endings:

and comic books 1× and elaborate carvings 1× approx 24 cm 1× as his apprentice 1× blunt force injuries 1× firearm disarming techniques 1×

Words around Bokken

Just before it in the word index:

bokke 4 boki 9 bokhari 7 bokf 23 boker 2 bokenkotter 2

Just after it in the word index:

bokkie 4 bokkos 25 boko 642 bokoblin 3 bokoblins 11 bokomo 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaaa 20 abductees 20 abdulahi 20 abetment 20 abhors 20 ablution 20

Corpus analysis for Bokken

  • In this selection, "bokken" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 22.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, fiction, known, history, jedi and wooden stand out and add context to how "bokken" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include bokken in fiction and dimensions of bokken for use. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "bokken" sits close to words such as aaaa, abductees and abdulahi, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with bokken

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

These characters were engraved by Musashi on his bokken. (9 words)

Beginners start by learning with a wooden sword, or 'bokken'. (10 words)

Bokken in fiction Bokken are depicted in film, manga / anime, and comic books. (13 words)

Longer example sentences

Verla is the earliest known Bokken Jedi in canon, trained by Jedi Padawan Ferren Barr after he survived Order 66. Barr recruited many Acolytes to his cause, but Verla's Force-sensitivity qualified her for Jedi training, so he took her as his apprentice. (44 words)

The All Japan Kendo Federation specify the dimensions of bokken for use in the modern kendo kata, called Nippon kendo kata. citation * Tachi : Total length, approx. 102 cm; tsuka (handle) approx. 24 cm. (33 words)

While its use has several advantages over use of a live edged weapon, it can still be deadly, and any training with a bokken should be done with due care. (30 words)

Example sentences (16)

Bokken in fiction Bokken are depicted in film, manga / anime, and comic books.

Beginners start by learning with a wooden sword, or 'bokken'.

Verla is the earliest known Bokken Jedi in canon, trained by Jedi Padawan Ferren Barr after he survived Order 66. Barr recruited many Acolytes to his cause, but Verla's Force-sensitivity qualified her for Jedi training, so he took her as his apprentice.

For modern kenjutsu type training, most practice is done in suburi style with bokken.

History Bokken were designed to lessen the damage caused by fighting with real swords and were used for the training of samurai warriors in feudal Japan.

Injuries occurring from bokken are very similar to those caused by clubs and similar battering weapons and include compound fractures, ruptured organs, and other such blunt force injuries.

In some ways, a bokken can be more dangerous as the injuries caused are often unseen and inexperienced practitioners may underestimate the risk of harm.

Multiple person kata exist within some schools of iaido; consequently, iaidoka usually use bokken for such kata practice.

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Musashi killed his opponent with a bokken that legend says he had carved from an oar used on the boat that carried him to the island.

Some ornamental bokken are decorated with mother-of-pearl work and elaborate carvings.

Suburito are thicker and heavier than normal bokken and users of suburito must therefore develop both strength and technique.

The All Japan Kendo Federation specify the dimensions of bokken for use in the modern kendo kata, called Nippon kendo kata. citation * Tachi : Total length, approx. 102 cm; tsuka (handle) approx. 24 cm.

The first happened in 1925, after Ueshiba had defeated a naval officer's bokken (wooden katana ) attacks unarmed and without hurting the officer.

These characters were engraved by Musashi on his bokken.

Weapons training in aikido traditionally includes the short staff ( jō ), wooden sword ( bokken ), and knife ( tantō ). citation Some schools incorporate firearm-disarming techniques.

While its use has several advantages over use of a live edged weapon, it can still be deadly, and any training with a bokken should be done with due care.

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Common combinations with bokken

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "bokken" in a sentence?
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What does "bokken" mean?
Bokken means: A wooden katana, used as a training sword.
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