Vocabulary
刀

刀かたな

katana
Common N5 noun

Translations

1. sword
2. blade

Notes

The katana is a traditional Japanese sword, often associated with the samurai class. It is known for its distinctive curved, slender, single-edged blade, circular or squared guard, and long grip to accommodate two hands.

Examples

彼は刀かたなを持もっている。

Kare wa katana o motte iru.

He has a sword.

刀かたなは日本にほんの文化ぶんかの象徴しょうちょうです。

Katana wa Nihon no bunka no shōchō desu.

The katana is a symbol of Japanese culture.

刀かたなを研とぐ職人しょくにんがいます。

Katana o togu shokunin ga imasu.

There are craftsmen who sharpen swords.