刀

sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana

とう only

scalpel

とう only

chisel; burin; graver

とう only

knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)

knife blade; sword blade

long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana)

太刀 only; Historical term

tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down

wooden sword

short sword; knife; dagger; dirk; tantō

hand used like a sword in striking

いっとう only

sword; blade

single stroke

scissors; shears; clippers

hole punch

drawing a sword; drawn sword

Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon

Martial arts

bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick

ちくとう only

bamboo sword

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb

assistance (in a fight); help; aid; backup

helper; supporter

こがたな only

(small) knife

short sword; small sword

stroke of sword

naginata; polearm with a curved single-edged blade (similar to a glaive)

Word usually written using kana alone

naginata; martial art of wielding the naginata

straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct

crossing swords

competing against; contending with; fighting against

cutting in two with a single stroke

taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot

liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes both liquor and sweets

Colloquial

bisexuality

Baseball

player who can play as both pitcher and fielder

Orig. meaning

dual sword wielding; two-sword fencing

sword; dagger; knife; bayonet

swordsmanship

razor

wearing a sword

short sword; small sword