竹刀

Reading

Kana: しない

Romaji: shinai

Definition

noun

1

bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick

(Martial arts term)

Kanji

竹

Readings: チク、 たけ

Meaning: bamboo

刀

Readings: トウ、 かたな、 そり

Meanings: sword, saber, knife