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 practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Sword
Also : Saber · Knife
Readings
kunかたな/ katanakunそり/ sorionとう/ tou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
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.
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