刀 / Japanese Kanji Meanings & Readings

What does 刀 mean?

Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.

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How to read 刀?

Kunyomi... かたな/katana

Onyomi... トウ/to

jinmeikun... to, hakashi,

* There are two typical ways of reading kanji, kun-yomi and on-yomi. In addition, there is a reading system called "jinmei kun" which is used only for names.

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刀 / related names

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Name:
yuto
Katakana:
ユウト

Kanji:
悠刀
Meaning:
  • Distant in time or space. Far away. Eternal. To go on forever. Relaxed, leisurely. Tranquil. Long-hearted. Not in a hurry.
  • Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
Name:
kaito
Katakana:
カイト

Kanji:
魁刀
Meaning:
  • Chieftain. Big and imposing. The four stars that form the head of the Big Dipper. Also, the first star of the Big Dipper.
  • Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
Name:
haruto
Katakana:
ハルト

Kanji:
悠刀
Meaning:
  • Distant in time or space. Far away. Eternal. To go on forever. Relaxed, leisurely. Tranquil. Long-hearted. Not in a hurry.
  • Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
Name:
toya
Katakana:
トウヤ

Kanji:
刀夜
Meaning:
  • Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
  • Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.
Name:
toma
Katakana:
トウマ

Kanji:
刀馬
Meaning:
  • Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
  • Horse. A metaphor for something big. A metaphor for something lowly.
Name:
yuto
Katakana:
ユウト

Kanji:
勇刀
Meaning:
  • Brave. Strong. Vigorous. Spirited. Decisive. Innocent. Exuberant. Soldier. Very strong soldier.
  • Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
Name:
toma
Katakana:
トウマ

Kanji:
刀万
Meaning:
  • Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
  • 10000. Kanji character for the number 10000 (ten thousand). A unit of number. A large number or quantity. Sufficient. Enough. All. Various. All. Anything. Never. Always. Never. No matter what happens.
Name:
katana
Katakana:
カタナ

Kanji:
Meaning:
  • Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
Name:
yuto
Katakana:
ユウト

Kanji:
柚刀
Meaning:
  • Yuzu (Japanese citron). An evergreen shrub of the mandarin family.
  • Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
Name:
toya
Katakana:
トウヤ

Kanji:
刀哉
Meaning:
  • Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
  • Auxiliary characters for questions and antonyms. A particle expressing emotion or admiration. Beginning.
Name:
toa
Katakana:
トウア

Kanji:
刀安
Meaning:
  • Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
  • Peaceful. Quiet. Calm. Calm and relaxed, without anxiety. To reassure. To calm the mind. Peacefulness. To enjoy. To indulge. Prefer. inexpensive. Affordable.
Name:
toga
Katakana:
トウガ

Kanji:
刀雅
Meaning:
  • Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
  • Elegant. Correct. Always. A word of respect for others.
Name:
yuto
Katakana:
ユウト

Kanji:
優刀
Meaning:
  • Gentle. Soothing. Caring. Soothing. Relaxed. Elegant, beautiful. Superior to others. Excellent. Rich. Abundant. Generous.
  • Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
Name:
yuto
Katakana:
ユウト

Kanji:
侑刀
Meaning:
  • To help. Help by covering for. To lend help. To offer to eat or drink. Reward. To thank someone. To forgive.
  • Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
Name:
tori
Katakana:
トウリ

Kanji:
刀吏
Meaning:
  • Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
  • A government official. A lower-ranking official. To govern. It is a metaphor for sincerity and hard work, as it originated from a government official who worked hard.
Name:
yuto
Katakana:
ユウト

Kanji:
夕刀
Meaning:
  • Evening. Sunset. End of the year or month.
  • Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
Name:
kento
Katakana:
ケント

Kanji:
萱刀
Meaning:
  • Liliaceae (the perennial plant family)
  • Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
Name:
shido
Katakana:
シド

Kanji:
史刀
Meaning:
  • History. History books. Documents. Records. A person who is in charge of records. Florid. Beautiful.
  • Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
Name:
toya
Katakana:
トウヤ

Kanji:
刀矢
Meaning:
  • Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
  • Arrow. To shoot with a bow. To swear.
Name:
toya
Katakana:
トウヤ

Kanji:
刀也
Meaning:
  • Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
  • Affirmation. Words for exclamations, questions, and antonyms.

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