katana
/kəˈtɑnə/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a long, curved sword from Japan, used by samurai in the past.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📱Social Media
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“He has a real katana hanging on his wall at home.”
“In the movie, the hero fights with a katana.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A type of Japanese longsword or 日本刀, having a single edge and slight curvature, historically used by samurai and ninja.