“Knife” in Japanese
Short answer
Knife in Japanese is “小刀” (kogatana). Full meaning: (small) knife; short sword, small sword.
Other ways to say “Knife” in Japanese
ナイフ
naifu knife
短刀
tantou short sword, knife, dagger, dirk, tantō
刃物
hamono edged tool, cutting instrument, knife
刀剣
touken sword, dagger, knife, bayonet
乃武
naibu knife
刃もの
hamono edged tool, cutting instrument, knife
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