Meaning of 銘刀(めいとう) in Japanese

銘刀
Kana Reading
めいとう
Romaji
meitō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    sword inscribed with the name of the swordsmith

Related Kanji

刀 JLPT 1

2 strokes

sword, saber, knife

On'Yomi: トウ

Kun'Yomi: かたな, そり

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銘 JLPT 1

14 strokes

inscription, signature (of artisan)

On'Yomi: メイ

Kun'Yomi:

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