刀 — meaning in English
katana
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English meaning
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katana
noun A traditional Japanese sword with a single curved edge, historically carried by samurai.
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knife
noun A tool with a flat, usually metal blade sharpened along one edge and fixed to a handle, used for cutting.
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sword
noun A long-bladed weapon with a hilt, used for cutting or stabbing.
Senses
刀 is used for these senses in English:
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katana
(weaponry) A type of Japanese longsword, having a single edge and slight curvature, historically used by samurai and ninja.
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knife
A weapon designed with the aforementioned specifications intended for slashing or stabbing but too short to be called a sword; a dagger.
knife — full definition
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noun A tool with a flat, usually metal blade sharpened along one edge and fixed to a handle, used for cutting.
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verb To stab or cut someone with a knife.
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verb To betray someone, especially a political ally.
