刀

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

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

swordsmanship

razor

wearing a sword

short sword; small sword

famous sword; excellent sword

bewitched sword; magical sword; demon sword

dagger; stiletto

confidant; right-hand man

attacking one opponent then immediately attacking another

favorite sword; cherished sword

extra-long sword

performing a surgical operation

striking with the back of the sword

curved sword (e.g. a scimitar, shamshir, etc.); curved blade

Abbreviation; Law

Act for Controlling the Possession of Firearms or Swords and Other Such Weapons

art of sword drawing

chisel; graver

two swords

Abbreviation

being skilled in two fields; (an) expert in two fields

Abbreviation

liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes alcohol and sweets equally well

Abbreviation

bisexual (person)

surgeon

military sword; saber; sabre