Word details

曲刀

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 曲刀.

Dictionary

Entry

曲刀ょくとうNounFreq #43948
1

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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

bend, music, melody, composition, pleasure, injustice, fault, curve, crooked, perverse, lean

6 strokesFrequency 810JLPT N2Grade 3

On

キョク

Kun

ま.がるま.げるくま

Nanori

まがた

sword, saber, knife

2 strokesFrequency 1,794JLPT N1Grade 2

On

トウ

Kun

かたなそり

Nanori

わき

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