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What does 日本刀 (にほんとう, nihontou) mean?

日本刀 (にほんとう, nihontou) means Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon.

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Readingにほんとう
Romajinihontou
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にほんとう
nihontou

Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon

  1. 1noun Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon

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