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[()·がたな()]
kogatana
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[しょう()·とう()]
shoutou

English Meaning(s) for 小刀

noun
  1. (small) knife
  2. short sword; small sword

Definition and Synonyms for 小刀

Jackknife a dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out
Synonyms: 小刀
Jackknife dive into the water bending the body at the waist at a right angle, like a jackknife
Synonyms: 小刀
Jackknife a large knife with one or more folding blades
Synonyms: ジャックナイフ, 小刀
Knife edge tool used as a cutting instrument
Synonyms: ナイフ, 出刃, 出刃包丁, 包丁, 小刀
Knife a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point
Synonyms: どす, ナイフ, 九寸五分, , 匕首, 合い口, 小刀, 短刀, 短剣
Penknife a small pocketknife
Synonyms: ペンナイフ, 小刀
Knife has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
Synonyms: ナイフ, 出刃, 出刃包丁, 包丁, 小刀
Penknife originally used to cut quill pens
Synonyms: ペンナイフ, 小刀

Meanings for each kanji in 小刀

» little; small
» sword; saber; knife

Categories 小刀 is a member of

Dive a headlong plunge into water
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Dive plunge into water
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Edge Tool any cutting tool with a sharp cutting edge (as a chisel or knife or plane or gouge)
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Pocket Knife a knife with a blade that folds into the handle
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Weapon any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
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