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本刀

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

Dictionary

Entry

本刀ポン刀ぽんとうNoun
1

Abbreviation; Slang; Yakuza slang

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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things

5 strokesFrequency 10JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ホン

Kun

もと

Nanori

まとごう

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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