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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Sense（1）

(not comparable) Of a blade, such as a sword or knife, sharp on both edges.

Sense（2）

(comparable, figuratively) As dangerous for the user as the one it is used on.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

Details

more double-edged

（ comparative ）

most double-edged

（ superlative ）

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