English–Japanese
“sword” in Japanese
How to say “sword” in Japanese
“Sword” in Japanese is 刀 (katana).
Describes a bladed weapon made for cutting, especially the traditional single-edged sword of Japan.
Example sentences with 刀
武士は腰の刀を静かに抜きました。bu shi wa koshi no katana o shizu ka ni nu ki ma shi ta
The samurai quietly drew the sword at his waist.
Tips for using 刀
- English speakers often use katana as a specialized term for the Japanese sword seen in historical fiction, games, and martial arts contexts.
Other Japanese words for “sword”
この剣はとても重いです。ko no ken wa to te mo omo i de su
This sword is very heavy.