English–Japanese
“blade” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiha
Example
包丁の刃を研ぎます。hō chō no ha o to gi ma su
I sharpen the kitchen knife's blade.
How to say “blade” in Japanese
“Blade” in Japanese is 刃 (ha).
Describes the sharp cutting part of a knife, sword, or other tool, emphasizing the part that does the cutting.
Example sentences with 刃
この包丁は刃が薄いので、野菜をきれいに切れます。ko no hō chō wa ha ga usu i no de ya sai o ki re i ni ki re ma su
This kitchen knife has a thin blade, so it can cut vegetables cleanly.
Tips for using 刃
- English often distinguishes a blade as the whole cutting piece from an edge as its sharp boundary, while Japanese 刃 (ha) can refer to either the blade or its cutting edge.