Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 日本刀(にほんとう) in Japanese

日本刀
Kana Reading
にほんとう
Romaji
nihontō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    Japanese sword


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 5

5 strokes

book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things

On'Yomi: ホン

Kun'Yomi: もと

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JLPT 5

4 strokes

day, sun, Japan, counter for days

On'Yomi: ニチ, ジツ

Kun'Yomi: ひ, -び, -か

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