Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 薙刀(なぎなた) in Japanese

薙刀, 長刀, 薙鉈, 眉尖刀
Kana Reading
なぎなた, ちょうとう
Romaji
naginata, chōtō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    halberd; long sword


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

9 strokes

eyebrow

On'Yomi: ビ, ミ

Kun'Yomi: まゆ

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6 strokes

be pointed, sharp, taper, displeased, angry, edgy

On'Yomi: セン

Kun'Yomi: とが.る, さき, するど.い

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JLPT 1

2 strokes

sword, saber, knife

On'Yomi: トウ

Kun'Yomi: かたな, そり

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JLPT 5

8 strokes

long, leader

On'Yomi: チョウ

Kun'Yomi: なが.い, おさ

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16 strokes

mow down (the enemy)

On'Yomi: テイ, チ

Kun'Yomi: な.ぐ, なぎ, か.る

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13 strokes

hatchet

On'Yomi: シャ

Kun'Yomi: なた, ほこ

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