Memory phrase for the Kanji: 刀

刀

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Meaning sword

Pronunciation

TŌ
katana

Explanation

Mnemonic
 
Image of a sword

Radicals

刀 swordAs radical often simplified to:刂
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 Vocabulary

刀 かたな  sword, saber, knife, engraving tool
短刀 たんとう  short sword, Tanto (Japanese combat knife)
太刀 たち  Tachi (japanisches Langschwert)
木刀 ぼくとう  wooden practice sword for Aikido
竹刀 しない  sword for Kendo
剃刀 かみそり  razor

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