King's Kung-Fu& Tai Chi

竹刀 (shinai)

Romaji: shinai

Meaning

  1. bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick (MA)
  2. bamboo sword

Kanji and stroke order

bamboo
on: チク
kun: たけ
6 strokes · JLPT 2
sword, saber, knife
on: トウ
kun: かたな、そり
2 strokes · JLPT 1

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