sword

Katana
sword
Tou
Examples
Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved)
(Japanese) long sword

刀 (Katana) is a JLPT N1 kanji meaning “sword, saber, knife”. It is taught in grade 2 and written in 2 strokes.

On'yomi

  • Tou

Kun'yomi

  • Katana
  • Sori
JLPT
N1
Strokes
2
Taught in
grade 2

Example words with 刀

  • Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved)
  • (Japanese) long sword
  • (small) knife

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