noun
- Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved), Japanese bladed weapon.
Variations
Pronunciation |
Kanji |
Kana |
Is Common |
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日本刀
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にほんとう
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✔
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日本刀
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にっぽんとう
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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)