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

Related Words

Related: 刃物(はもの) (edged tool)

Related: 包丁(ほうちょう) (kitchen knife)

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Added 2026.2.4 10:44 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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