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Description
Blade - a sword with a mark at its cutting edge. Sharpness itself, and everything sharpness implies.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of sword with dot. Blade.
Symbolism
Blade, sword edge, sharpness. Represents blade.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Drawing a sword
Component Breakdown
sword + 丿
Words & Expressions
Words written with 刃
Four-Character Compounds
諸刃の剣
もろはのつるぎ
A double-edged sword; Something useful but also dangerous
Anime & Manga
鬼滅の刃
Demon Slayer
'Blade' symbolizes the Nichirin sword that slays demons. A cultural phenomenon.
劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編 第一章 猗窩座再来
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
A well-known work with 刃 in its Japanese title.
ストレンヂア -無皇刃譚-
Sword of the Stranger
A well-known work with 刃 in its Japanese title.
範馬刃牙
Baki Hanma
A well-known work with 刃 in its Japanese title.
グラップラー刃牙 (TV)
Baki the Grappler
A well-known work with 刃 in its Japanese title.
Games
GHOST OF TSUSHIMA
Ghost of Tsushima(2020)
Developer: Sucker Punch
Samurai action game using Japanese swords (blades). Set during the Mongol invasion of Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 刃 mean in Japanese?
刃 means blade, sword, edge. Blade - a sword with a mark at its cutting edge. Sharpness itself, and everything sharpness implies.
How do you read 刃?
On'yomi: ジン、ニン (JIN, NIN). Kun'yomi: は、やいば、き.る (ha, yaiba, kiru).
How many strokes does 刃 have?
刃 has 3 strokes. Its radical is 刀 (knife).
Is 刃 a good kanji for a tattoo?
刃 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means blade, sword, edge. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.