Word details

薙刀

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

Dictionary

Entry

薙刀長刀ぎなた眉尖刀NounFreq #23957
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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

mow down (the enemy)

16 strokesGrade 9

On

テイ

Kun

な.ぐなぎか.る

sword, saber, knife

2 strokesFrequency 1,794JLPT N1Grade 2

On

トウ

Kun

かたなそり

Nanori

わき

long, leader, superior, senior

8 strokesFrequency 12JLPT N4Grade 2

On

チョウ

Kun

なが.いおさ

Nanori

おしゃたかしたけひさ

eyebrow

9 strokesFrequency 2,177JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

まゆ

be pointed, sharp, taper, displeased, angry, edgy

6 strokesFrequency 2,133Grade 9

On

セン

Kun

とが.るさきするど.い

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