刀鍛冶
katanakaji
The Japanese word for swordsmith is 刀鍛冶 (katanakaji).
The term refers to a person who makes swords.
Meaning: a maker of swords (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
katanakaji
Did you know?
- Because of the high spiritual status of traditional smiths, the process of being a 刀鍛冶 was often treated as a religious ritual rather than just a job.
- In Japanese folklore, some 刀鍛冶 were believed to be able to seal their own soul or a protective spirit into the steel of the sword.
- The kanji 刀 (katana) is a pictograph that resembles the shape of the very blade it describes.
Examples in context
- 刀鍛冶は、日本の文化の誇りです。Swordsmiths are the pride of Japanese culture.
- 彼は有名な刀鍛冶です。Kare wa yuumei na katanakaji desu.He is a famous swordsmith.
- 刀鍛冶の仕事は大変です。Katanakaji no shigoto wa taihen desu.The work of a swordsmith is hard.
- 昔の刀鍛冶について学びたい。Mukashi no katanakaji ni tsuite manabitai.I want to learn about ancient swordsmiths.
Example conversation
Kenta and Yui are visiting a museum.
- 結衣 Yui健太さんは刀鍛冶に興味がありますか？Kenta-san wa katanakaji ni kyoumi ga arimasu ka?Kenta, are you interested in swordsmiths?
- 健太 Kentaはい、刀鍛冶の技術はすごいです。Hai, katanakaji no gijutsu wa sugoi desu.Yes, the techniques of a swordsmith are amazing.
- 結衣 Yuiこの展示は面白いですね。Kono tenji wa omoshiroi desu ne.This exhibit is interesting, isn't it?
- 健太 Kenta本当に、結衣さんもそう思いますか？Hontou ni, Yui-san mo sou omoimasu ka?Really, do you think so too, Yui?
