刃
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Noun referring to the cutting edge of a weapon or tool. Often used in compounds like 『刀』 (katana, 'sword') or 『刃物』 (hamono, 'bladed tool').
Theme
At a traditional Japanese crafts workshop, User and the instructor Miyuki talk about the tools used for woodworking.
刃
は
blade, sword
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a sharp 'blade' that can cut through anything. The word 『刃』 (ha, 'blade') sounds like 'ha!'—the sound you make when swinging a sword!
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『刃』 (ha, 'blade') is often associated with traditional swords like 『日本刀』 (nihontou, 'Japanese sword'), which are symbols of samurai heritage and craftsmanship.
Forms
Base: 刃Noun referring to the cutting edge of a weapon or tool. Often used in compounds like 『刀』 (katana, 'sword') or 『刃物』 (hamono, 'bladed tool').