Word details

偃月刀

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 偃月刀

Dictionary

Entry

んげつとう
Noun
Freq #73825
1

scimitar

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes

Meanings

dam
weir

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふ.せる
4 strokes
Frequency: 23
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

month
moon

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲツ
ガツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つき
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
おと
がっ
ずき
もり
2 strokes
Frequency: 1794
JLPT N1
Grade 2

Meanings

sword
saber
knife

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かたな
そり
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
わき

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