noun

  1. sword (esp. Japanese single-edged), katana.
  2. scalpel.
  3. chisel, burin, graver.
  4. knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
かたな
とう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

sword, saber, knife
かたな トウ ち (2nd, N1)