刃

N1

やいば

[yaiba]

Illustration for 刃

Meanings

1.Noun

blade; sword

2.Noun

forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades

3.Noun

sharpness

Other Readings

「刃」 has another reading with different meanings.

刃（は）
edge (of a knife or sword); blade

Related Words

Examples

刀の刃が欠けてしまったので修理に出すことにした。

The blade of the sword chipped, so I decided to have it repaired.

この刃物は刃が薄くて繊細な作業に向いているね。

This blade is thin and suitable for delicate work.

刃を研いで切れ味を戻した。

I sharpened the blade and restored its edge.