ha
1.

The thin, sharp part of a cutting tool, such as a knife or sword, designed for slicing or chopping materials.

2.

The specific section of a blade that is honed to create a sharp surface, essential for effective cutting or slicing.

3.

A term that encompasses various forms of cutting tools, often associated with both the functionality of cutting and the aesthetics of design, including patterns visible on the blade.

4.

A descriptor for the quality or nature of sharpness and effectiveness in cutting, conveying a sense of power or precision.

Example:

私のナイフのは、とても鋭い。

やいばyaiba
1.

The sharp, flat part of a cutting tool that directly engages with the material to sever or slice it.

2.

The edge of a weapon, such as a sword or knife, that is designed and sharpened for cutting.

3.

The hardened surface of a blade, often distinguished by visible patterns that result from the forging process, indicating the blade’s strength and craftsmanship.

4.

A term that encompasses various cutting instruments, particularly those with a sharpened edge, highlighting their potential for precision and danger.

Example:

彼女はいつも人に対してやいばをといでいます。

はもの刃物hamono
1.

A tool designed for cutting or shaping materials, characterized by a sharp edge; commonly used in culinary and crafting contexts, such as knives and swords.

2.

An implement equipped with a blade, utilized for slicing or carving through various substances, often found in kitchens or used in traditional Japanese practices.

3.

A device featuring a sharpened edge for the purpose of severing or paring objects, which encompasses a range of tools from kitchen utensils to weapons.

Example:

そのように刃物を振り回すことは危険だ。

かたは片刃katahaかたば片刃kataba
1.

A blade that features a cutting edge on only one side, making it distinct from blades that have edges on both sides.

2.

A term referring to cutting tools or weapons designed to be used primarily with one sharp edge, enhancing control and precision during use.

3.

An object characterized by having a single sharpened face, allowing for specific types of cutting techniques that take advantage of this design.

Example:

鋭い舌は絶えず用いることによって、ますます鋭利になる片刃の道具である。

しらは白刃shirahaはくじん白刃hakujin
1.

A sword that has been removed from its scabbard, indicating readiness for combat or confrontation.

2.

A blade that is exposed and unsheathed, often associated with a sense of danger or imminent action.

3.

A weapon in a state of readiness, highlighting the transition from a dormant state to one of potential aggression.

4.

The visible part of a sword, reflecting the idea of conflict or the threat that comes with unrestrained weaponry.

5.

A term that represents not just the sword itself but the tension and peril that accompany its unsheathing.