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刀 kanji: meaning “sword”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N12 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
sword
On'yomi
トウ
Kun'yomi
かたな、そり

Picture story to remember 刀

One curved katana, the sword.

How to write 刀: stroke order

刀 is written with 2 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 刀

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Kanji that share parts with 刀.