Kanji · N3 · 2 strokes
刀 / sword
Kanji for sword.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | トウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かたな | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
刀 carries the meaning sword.
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How to write 刀
Trace 刀 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 刀
刀かたなsword
日本刀にほんとうJapanese sword
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刀 in context
父は古い刀を持っています。
ちちはふるいかたなをもっています。
My father has an old sword.
あなたは日本刀を見たことがありますか。
あなたはにほんとうをみたことがありますか。
Have you ever seen a Japanese sword?
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 刀 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
刀 — Kanji Practice
2 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/刀
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