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katana

/kəˈtɑnə/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a long, curved sword from Japan, used by samurai in the past.

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Examples in Conversation

He has a real katana hanging on his wall at home.

In the movie, the hero fights with a katana.

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Full Definition

A type of Japanese longsword or 日本刀, having a single edge and slight curvature, historically used by samurai and ninja.

Related Words

Synonyms:
swordblade
Word Family:
katanas

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