刀
Today's Chinese character of Japanese is "刀".
This Chinese character means samurai sword.
You can watch how to write this. - (「刀」の書き順(筆順)動画 - 漢字書き順辞典)
There are 2 ways to read this, "かたな" or "とう".
For example, "日本刀 (にほんとう)" means Japanese (samurai) sword.
Sword is "剣 (けん)" in Japanese.
"剣道 (けんどう)" means kendo.
However, in Japan, the sword of the samurai has been called "(日本)刀" since ancient times.
In modern times, it's forbidden by law to carry a sword around without a reason.
This Chinese character means samurai sword.
You can watch how to write this. - (「刀」の書き順(筆順)動画 - 漢字書き順辞典)
There are 2 ways to read this, "かたな" or "とう".
For example, "日本刀 (にほんとう)" means Japanese (samurai) sword.
Sword is "剣 (けん)" in Japanese.
"剣道 (けんどう)" means kendo.
However, in Japan, the sword of the samurai has been called "(日本)刀" since ancient times.
In modern times, it's forbidden by law to carry a sword around without a reason.
By Higashi-Mikawa Kyōjindō Shujin (東三河狂人堂主人)