刀
かたな
katana
JLPT N12 strokesKanjiLevel 90 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
刀 is the kanji for "Sword". A common reading is かたな (katana). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Sword
Also : Saber · Knife
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Readings
kunかたな/ katanakunそり/ sorionとう/ tou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
2 strokes
Radicals
丿
Example Sentences
刀の切れ味を試す。
かたなのきれあじをためす。
I test the sharpness of the sword.
彼は古い刀を収集している。
かれはふるいかたなをしゅうしゅうしている。
He collects old swords.
Vocabulary using 刀
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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