Kanji

刃

blade, sword, edge

Kanji

Grade

Grade 8

Strokes

3 strokes

Radical

刀部

On'yomi (Chinese Reading)

ジン, ニン

Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)

は, やいば, きる

Common Readings

ジン, は

Example sentences

刀の刃を丁寧に研ぐ。

Sharpen the blade of the sword carefully.

刃物 はもの
料理をする時は、刃物の扱いに注意しなさい。

Be careful when handling edged tools while cooking.

鋭利 えいり
鋭利な刃物を取り扱う際は、十分に注意してください。

Please be very careful when handling sharp blades.

付け焼き刃 つけやきば
付け焼き刃の勉強では試験には通用しない。

A stopgap measure of studying won't work for the exam.

諸刃の剣 もろはのつるぎ
その政策は経済を活性化させるが、格差を広げるという諸刃の剣でもある。

That policy stimulates the economy, but it is also a double-edged sword that widens the gap.

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