Kanji information

MeaningsSword, Saber, Knife
On-yomiとう
Kun-yomiかたな, そり
Strokes2
JLPT LevelN1
Grade2
Frequency1794

How to Write 刀 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 刀 mean?

Sword, Saber, Knife

How do you read 刀?

On-yomi: とう / Kun-yomi: かたな, そり

How many strokes does 刀 have?

2 strokes

刀 appears in which JLPT level?

刀 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 刀 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 刀 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1794.

Where can I see the stroke order for 刀?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 刀 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 刀?

U+5200

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