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Sword


Meaning

Sword, Katana

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well!


Reading

かたな

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it uses the kun'yomi reading. I'm hoping you already know this word - that will make everything much easier. It's かたな (you know what a katana is, right?).


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 刀をぬく

    to draw a sword

    刀をもつ

    to carry a sword

    刀をふりまわす

    to brandish a sword

Context Sentences

いきなりサムライが刀を上げた。

The samurai raised his sword out of the blue.

日本で刀をかいたいんです。

I want to buy a sword in Japan.

この小さい刀、かわいくない?

Isn't this little sword so cute?


Kanji Composition