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Definition of katana

katana

/kəˈtɑːnə/
ka · ta · na
Plural:katanas
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• noun

1

A traditional Japanese sword characterized by a curved, single-edged blade, a circular or squared guard, and a long grip to accommodate two hands, historically worn by the samurai class.

Example

"The museum's East Asian collection features a centuries-old katana forged by a master swordsmith."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 'katana' (刀), a compound of 'kata' (one side) and 'na' (blade or edge), literally meaning 'single-edged blade'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Katana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/katana
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