noun

  1. Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved), Japanese bladed weapon.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
日本刀 にほんとう
にっ
ぽん
とう
日本刀 にっぽんとう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
book, present, main
ホン もと まと (1st, N5)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)
sword, saber, knife
かたな トウ ち (2nd, N1)