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JLPT N13 strokesKanjiLevel 87 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

刃 is the kanji for "Edge / Blade / Sword". A common reading is は (wa). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Edge / Blade / Sword

Also : Edge · Blade · Sword

Readings

kun/ wakunやいば/ yaibakunき.る/ kiruonじん/ jinonにん/ nin

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Example Sentences

鋭い刃が光を反射した。

するどいやいばがひかりをはんしゃした。

The sharp blade reflected the light.

刃を交えた戦いが始まった。

やいばをまじえたたたかいがはじまった。

The battle of blades began.

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