198.刀


1. Meaning and Reading

  • sword, blade, knife
  • Onyomi : とう
  • Kunyomi : かたな

2. Kanji Explanation

A character shaped after a swung sword, symbolizing a ‘sword’ or ‘blade’.

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3. Example Words

かたな
sword

Cut a branch with a sword.

日本刀 にほんとう
Japanese sword

A Japanese sword is very sharp.

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