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竹刀

8 strokes in total

📖 English Meaning

backsword

Pronunciation
Hiragana:
しない　たけがたな　ちくとう
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Romaji:
shinai　takegatana　chikutou
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Character Meanings
竹 bamboo; flute; KangXi radical 118
刀 knife; old coin; measure
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