“Katana” in Japanese
Short answer
Katana in Japanese is “打刀” (uchigatana). Full meaning: katana (sword worn on the hip edge up by samurai).
Other ways to say “Katana” in Japanese
刀
tou sword (esp. Japanese single-edged), katana; scalpel; chisel, burin, graver
カタナ
katana sword (esp. Japanese single-edged), katana; scalpel; chisel, burin, graver
ガタナ
gatana sword (esp. Japanese single-edged), katana; scalpel; chisel, burin, graver
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