Katana in Japanese
"katana" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
刀
katana
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "katana". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
sword, saber, knife
Reading: tou
2 strokes · powerful
Where it comes from
Pictograph of single-edged blade.
What it carries
Weapon, cutting, craftsmanship. Japanese sword revered as samurai's soul.
Related kanji for "katana"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for katana?
The most common kanji for "katana" is 刀, read as tou. It means sword, saber, knife. Related kanji: 剣 (katana).
How many strokes does 刀 have?
刀 has 2 strokes.