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刀
sword
Meanings
sword RTKKatana
Mnemonic Aliases
Narrative names used in mnemonics for this kanji.
dagger(mnemonic)daggers(mnemonic)flesh sword(mnemonic)
Community Mnemonic
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Samurai carry two swords on their belt: a curved katana and a straighter, shorter wakizashi.
Source: Kanji Koohii community
Radical Components
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On'yomi
とう
Kun'yomi
かたな