薙刀
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 薙刀
1
naginata; polearm with a curved single-edged blade (similar to a glaive)
2
Word usually written using kana alone
naginata; martial art of wielding the naginata
Kanji in this Word
薙
16 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
mow down (the enemy)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テイ
チ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
な.ぐ
なぎ
か.る
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
長
8 strokes
Frequency: 12
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
long
leader
superior
senior
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なが.い
おさ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
お
おしゃ
たかし
たけ
な
は
ひさ
眉
9 strokes
Frequency: 2177
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
eyebrow
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ビ
ミ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まゆ
尖
6 strokes
Frequency: 2133
Grade 9
Meanings
be pointed
sharp
taper
displeased
angry
edgy
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とが.る
さき
するど.い
鉈
13 strokes
Meanings
hatchet
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なた
ほこ
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