Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 短刀(たんとう) in Japanese

短刀
Kana Reading
たんとう
Romaji
tantō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    short sword; dagger; dirk


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

2 strokes

sword, saber, knife

On'Yomi: トウ

Kun'Yomi: かたな, そり

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JLPT 4

12 strokes

short, brevity, fault, defect, weak point

On'Yomi: タン

Kun'Yomi: みじか.い

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