刃
は
wa
JLPT N13 strokesKanjiLevel 87 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
刃 is the kanji for "Edge". The most common reading is は (wa). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Edge
Also : Blade · Sword
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Readings
kunは/ wakunやいば/ yaibakunき.る/ kiruonじん/ jinonにん/ nin
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
3 strokes
Radicals
刀丿
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.
Vocabulary using 刃
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
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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