Word details

片刃

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

Dictionary

Entry

片刃たばたはNoun~の Adj.Freq #38477
1

single edge (e.g. sword blade); single bevel (e.g. kitchen knife)

Examples
鋭い舌は絶えず用いることによって、ますます鋭利になる片刃の道具である。
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

one-sided, leaf, sheet, right-side kata radical (no. 91)

4 strokesFrequency 1,076JLPT N2Grade 6

On

ヘン

Kun

かた-かた

blade, sword, edge

3 strokesFrequency 1,763JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ジンニン

Kun

やいばき.る

Nanori

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