Word

刀

かたな
CommonJLPT N3

Meanings

  1. Noun

    sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana

  2. Noun

    scalpel

  3. Noun

    chisel; burin; graver

  4. Noun

    knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)

In Spanish

  1. espada; cuchilla

Other readings
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Kanji in this word

Example sentences

  • 「刀かたなの投擲とうてきの練習れんしゅう?」「すっぽ抜ぬけただけです」

    "Practising sword throwing?" "It just slipped out of my hands."

    "¿Practicando el lanzamiento de espada?" "Sólo se me resbaló de las manos."

    Tatoeba #75236(opens in a new tab)
  • その刀かたなは王子おうじにふさわしい。

    That sword is fit for a prince.

    Tatoeba #522676(opens in a new tab)

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