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Component Breakdown
sword + 丿
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of sword with dot. Blade.
Symbolism
Blade, sword edge, sharpness. Represents blade.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Drawing a sword
Anime & Manga
鬼滅の刃
きめつのやいば
Demon Slayer(2016)
Author: Koyoharu Gotouge
'Blade' symbolizes the Nichirin sword that slays demons. A cultural phenomenon.
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GHOST OF TSUSHIMA
Ghost of Tsushima(2020)
Developer: Sucker Punch
Samurai action game using Japanese swords (blades). Set during the Mongol invasion of Japan.
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Four-Character Compounds
諸刃の剣
もろはのつるぎ
A double-edged sword; Something useful but also dangerous
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 刃 mean in Japanese?
刃 means blade, sword, edge.
How do you read 刃?
On'yomi: ジン、ニン (JIN, NIN). Kun'yomi: は、やいば、き.る (ha, yaiba, kiru).
How many strokes does 刃 have?
刃 has 3 strokes. Its radical is 刀 (knife).
Is 刃 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 刃 (blade, sword, edge) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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