刃(は)

は
noun
blade, edge
1. blade, cutting edge
The sharp cutting part of a knife, sword, or other cutting tool.
剃刀(かみそり)の刃(は)を交換(こうかん)した。
I replaced the razor blade.
包丁(ほうちょう)の刃(は)が鈍(にぶ)くなった。
The kitchen knife's blade has become dull.
刃(は)を研(と)ぐ。
To sharpen the blade.

刃(は) refers to the cutting edge of bladed tools or weapons.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 刃(は)を研(と)ぐ: to sharpen the blade
  • 刃(は)を交換(こうかん)する: to replace the blade
  • 刃(は)が鋭(するど)い: the blade is sharp
  • 刃(は)が鈍(にぶ)い: the blade is dull

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 刃物(はもの): edged tool, cutlery
  • 両刃(りょうば): double-edged
  • 諸刃(もろは)の剣(つるぎ): double-edged sword (figurative)

RELATED KANJI:

  • 刃(やいば): blade (especially of a sword) - different reading
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