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doubled-edged

double-edged

Adjective

not-comparable comparable figuratively

(not comparable) Of a blade, such as a sword or knife, sharp on both edges. / (comparable, figuratively) As dangerous for the user as the one it is used on.

Japanese Meaning

刃物の両側が鋭い（実際の刃が両面で切れ味がある状態） / 比喩的に、ある物事や状況がその利用者にとっても危険を及ぼす可能性がある、つまり利点と同時に欠点やリスクも伴う状態を指す

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The knight drew a double-edged sword that gleamed in the sun.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

騎士は日差しを受けて輝く両刃の剣を抜いた。

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more double-edged

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most double-edged

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double-edged swords

Noun

form-of plural

plural of double-edged sword

Japanese Meaning

両刃の剣（複数形として、複数の両刃の剣を指す）

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In the debate, ambitious policies proved to be double-edged swords, benefiting some citizens while harming others.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

討論では、野心的な政策が両刃の剣であることが判明し、ある市民には利益をもたらす一方で他の市民には害を及ぼした。

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double-edged sword

Noun

figuratively

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see double-edged, sword. / (figuratively) A benefit that is also a liability, or (a benefit) that carries some significant but not-so-obvious cost or risk.

Japanese Meaning

両刃の剣：利点でありながら同時に欠点やリスクも含む状況・事象のこと。 / 一方で有利でありながら、他方では不利な側面を持つ、相反する性質を併せ持つもの。

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The museum displayed a double-edged sword dating from the 12th century, its blade meticulously forged and polished.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

博物館は12世紀の両刃の剣を展示しており、その刃は丹念に鍛えられ磨かれていた。

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double-edged swords

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