Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 試し斬り(ためしぎり) in Japanese

試し斬り, 試し切り
Kana Reading
ためしぎり
Romaji
tameshigiri
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)


Kanji in this word

11 strokes

beheading, kill, murder

On'Yomi: ザン, サン, セン, ゼン

Kun'Yomi: き.る

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JLPT 4

13 strokes

test, try, attempt, experiment, ordeal

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: こころ.みる, ため.す

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JLPT 4

4 strokes

cut, cutoff, be sharp

On'Yomi: セツ, サイ

Kun'Yomi: き.る, -き.る, き.り, -き.り, -ぎ.り, き.れる, -き.れる, き.れ, -き.れ, -ぎ.れ

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