Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 腰刀(こしがたな) in Japanese

腰刀
Kana Reading
こしがたな
Romaji
koshigatana
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    short 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 2

13 strokes

loins, hips, waist, low wainscoting

On'Yomi: ヨウ

Kun'Yomi: こし

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