Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 竹刀(しない) in Japanese

竹刀
Kana Reading
しない
Romaji
shinai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    (bamboo) fencing stick


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 2

6 strokes

bamboo

On'Yomi: チク

Kun'Yomi: たけ

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