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master swordsman; skilled fencer
江戸に名を馳せた剣客が現れた。
A famed swordsman appeared in Edo.
剣客同士の果たし合いが行われた。
A duel between master swordsmen took place.
流派を超えた剣客の交流があった。
There were exchanges among swordsmen beyond their schools.