This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

刀匠

Reading

Kana: とうしょう
Romaji: toushō
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Definition

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swordsmith

Kanji

Readings: トウ、 かたな、 そり
Meanings: sword, saber, knife
Readings: ショウ、 たくみ
Meanings: artisan, workman, carpenter

Example Sentence

この包丁(ほうちょう)・・・有名(ゆうめい)刀匠(とうしょう)(つく)ったものなんです。
➥This carving knife ... it's one made by a famous swordsmith.
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