Word details
刀
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 刀.
Dictionary
Entry
1
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana
Examples
「刀の投擲の練習？」「すっぽ抜けただけです」
"Practising sword throwing?" "It just slipped out of my hands."
2
とう only
scalpel
3
とう only
chisel; burin; graver
4
とう only
knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
刀
sword, saber, knife
2 strokesFrequency 1,794JLPT N1Grade 2
On
トウ
Kun
かたなそり
Nanori
きちとわき
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