noun
katana
kuh-TAH-nuh
Katana (noun) means a traditional Japanese sword with a single curved edge, historically carried by samurai. Example: “The museum displayed a centuries-old katana behind reinforced glass.”
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A traditional Japanese sword with a single curved edge, historically carried by samurai.
"The museum displayed a centuries-old katana behind reinforced glass."
"In the film, the hero draws his katana in a single fluid motion."
How to use katana
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA curved, single-edged Japanese sword traditionally used by samurai warriors.
Common pairings
draw a katana
katana blade
wield a katana
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Etymology
From Japanese katana ("single-edged sword").
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What does “katana” mean?
The word “katana” means a traditional Japanese sword with a single curved edge, historically carried by samurai. In plain terms, a curved, single-edged Japanese sword traditionally used by samurai warriors.
How do you pronounce “katana”?
“Katana” is pronounced kuh-TAH-nuh (/kəˈtɑnə/ in IPA).
How do you use “katana” in a sentence?
Here is “katana” used in a sentence: “The museum displayed a centuries-old katana behind reinforced glass.”
What part of speech is “katana”?
“Katana” is a noun.
Where does the word “katana” come from?
The word “katana” comes from Japanese. From Japanese katana ("single-edged sword").
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