Definition of 伝家の宝刀 (でんかのほうとう)
でんかほうとう
伝家の宝刀
でんかのほうとう
denkanohoutou
expression, noun
1.
one's last resort, trump card(idiom )
2.
treasured family sword(orig. meaning)
Other readings:
殿下の宝刀【でんかのほうとう】[1]
Notes:
- word containing irregular kanji usage
Related Kanji
伝 | transmit, go along, walk along, follow, report, communicate, legend, tradition |
家 | house, home, family, professional, expert, performer |
宝 | treasure, wealth, valuables |
刀 | sword, saber, knife |
殿 | Mr., hall, mansion, palace, temple, lord |
下 | below, down, descend, give, low, inferior |