短刀
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 短刀
Kanji in this Word
短
12 strokes
Frequency: 689
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
short
brevity
fault
defect
weak point
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みじか.い
刀
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
き
ち
と
わき
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