竹刀
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 竹刀
1
Martial arts
bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick
2
ちくとう only
bamboo sword
Kanji in this Word
竹
6 strokes
Frequency: 593
JLPT N2
Grade 1
Meanings
bamboo
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たけ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たか
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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