JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
刀 — sword
- Reading
- トウ・かたな・そり
- Meaning
- sword; saber; knife
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
刀 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is トウ・かたな・そり and it means sword; saber; knife. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
刀 appears in everyday japanese words such as 刀 (sword) and 剃刀 (razor).
Japanese words containing 刀
Frequently asked questions
What does 刀 mean in Japanese?
刀 means sword; saber; knife in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 刀 read?
刀 is read トウ・かたな・そり. Reading it inside real words — 刀 and 剃刀 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 刀 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 刀 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 刀 in a word?
A common word containing 刀 is 刀 (かたな) — "sword". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 刀 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 刀 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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