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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KATANA

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PRONUNCIATION OF KATANA

katana  [kəˈtɑːnə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KATANA

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adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Katana is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KATANA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

katana

Katana

Historically, katana were one of the traditionally made Japanese swords that were used in feudal Japan, also commonly referred to as a "samurai sword". Modern versions of the katana are sometimes made using non-traditional materials and methods. The katana is characterized by its distinctive appearance: a curved, slender, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. It has historically been associated with the samurai of feudal Japan.

Definition of katana in the English dictionary

The definition of katana in the dictionary is a long, curved single-edged sword traditionally used by Japanese samurai.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KATANA


Americana
əˌmɛrɪˈkɑːnə
banana
bəˈnɑːnə
Botswana
bʊˈtʃwɑːnə
curtana
kɜːˈtɑːnə
garner
ˈɡɑːnə
Ghana
ˈɡɑːnə
Juliana
ˌdʒʊlɪˈɑːnə
kana
ˈkɑːnə
lana
ˈlɑːnə
mana
ˈmɑːnə
marijuana
ˌmærɪˈhwɑːnə
nana
ˈnɑːnə
nirvana
nɪəˈvɑːnə
Rajputana
ˌrɑːdʒpʊˈtɑːnə
sultana
sʌlˈtɑːnə
tana
ˈtɑːnə
tanna
ˈtɑːnə
tartana
tɑːˈtɑːnə
Tijuana
tiːˈwɑːnə
tramontana
ˌtrɑːmɒnˈtɑːnə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KATANA

kat
kata
katabases
katabasis
katabatic
katabolic
katabolically
katabolism
katabothron
katadromous
katakana
Katanga
Katar
Katari
katathermometer
katavothron

WORDS THAT END LIKE KATANA

Adana
ana
Astana
Dana
Diana
Ecbatana
French Guiana
gitana
Guiana
Guyana
Indiana
istana
lantana
Louisiana
Montana
rana
Ratana
Smetana
Toscana
verumontana

Synonyms and antonyms of katana in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «katana» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KATANA

Find out the translation of katana to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of katana from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «katana» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

武士刀
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

katana
570 millions of speakers

English

katana
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कटाना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كاتانا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

катана
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

katana
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কাতানা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

katana
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Katana
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Katana
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

카타나
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Katana
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

katana
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சமுராய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कटाना
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

katana
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

katana
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

katana
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

катана
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

katana
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

katana
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Katana
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

katana
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

katana
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of katana

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KATANA»

The term «katana» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.334 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KATANA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about katana

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KATANA»

Discover the use of katana in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to katana and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Katana: The Samurai
The Samurai sword of Japan is probably the finest edged weapon ever made. This volume by leading Samurai expert Stephen Turnbull reveals the story of how and why it achieved this distinction.
Stephen Turnbull, 2012
2
Katana
When seventeen-year-old Rileigh Martin discovers she may be harboring the spirit of Senshi, a samurai, she is torn between continuing as an ordinary, shoe-loving girl and embracing the warrior inside, with help from a handsome martial arts ...
Cole Gibsen, 2012
3
The Katana
The sensei is gone, but the sword remains as a symbol of his generosity—until the day the katana vanishes. A madman snatches the treasure from the Metropolitan Museum, wanting the katana at his side as he makes a bid for world domination.
Marc Olden, 2012
4
Samurai's Forbidden Love, Katana Duet
I will definitely look for more books by Ms. Jarun." --Teresa, Fallen Angel Reviews *** 4 Pixies: "The continuing revelations in this novel are truly amazing.
Silapa Jarun, 2008
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The curse of Katana
Three young monsters get in trouble when they visit a museum at night and tamper with an ancient mummy.
Harriet B. Gilmour, 1996
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The Connoisseur's Book of Japanese Swords
But when using a katana, the drawing action is continuous and becomes the cutting action,- in other words, both actions may be performed at the same time. The katana appeared as a result of changes in the way that battles were fought,-  ...
Kōkan Nagayama, 1997
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IAI The Art of Drawing the Sword
The katana or long sword is in the left hand with the cutting edge turned up. Your thumb should always be on the tsuba or sword guard at all times when you are moving the katana from one place to another or when you are carrying the sword.
Darrell Craig, 1991
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Black Belt
which of course all paid off when we filmed Conan the Barbarian and Red Sonja. " When Yamazaki feels his crash-course students understand the mental aspects of katana training —concentration, culture, philosophy, and self-discipline—he ...
9
Soul Stripper
By day, Monica is a barista in a local café.
Katana Collins, 2013
10
Diamond Katana DA20
Each guide in this comprehensive series covers the fundamentals of flying and the principal characteristics of a specific type of aircraft, gathered from the advice and experiences of leading experts in the aviation industry.
Ed Helmick, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KATANA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term katana is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Arrow' Team on Green Lantern Rumors and Season 4 Surprises …
The lineup has changed over the years, but Arrow characters Black Canary (Katie Cassidy), Katana (Rila Fukushima), and Huntress (Jessica ... «Hollywood Reporter, Jul 15»
2
How Did Arrow Not Get Nominated For An Emmy? | moviepilot.com
Atom! Katana! Black Canary! The fight had everything. From cool sword fights, to fist fight, to even some comedy. It was one of the seasons best. «moviepilot.com, Jul 15»
3
New X-Men: Apocalypse Posters Are Released | moviepilot.com
Telekinesis, she's able to create a katana with her mind, and all the rest. I suppose the part that's most interesting to me is that they have cast ... «moviepilot.com, Jul 15»
4
DC Entertainment & DC Comics SDCC 2015 Full Announcement …
... Wein (SWAMP THING, METAL MEN) and Mike W. Barr (KATANA: CULT OF THE COBRA). Expanding on the vision of the New DC Universe, ... «Inside Pulse, Jul 15»
5
'Batman v Superman' and 'Suicide Squad' Cast: The Heroes and …
... Waller), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Killer Croc), Adam Beach (Slipknot), Jay Hernandez (El Diablo) and Karen Fukuhara (Katana). «Christianity Daily, Jul 15»
6
Watch the Kill Bill Katana Remade with Traditional Japanese Methods
I was always particularly enamored with the samurai and the katana sword. Perhaps the most famous movie with a Katana sword in it is Kill Bill. «Technabob, Jul 15»
7
Shadow Warrior 2 will send you home with your teeth missing | VG247
“The katana is no longer a fall back weapon for when bullets run dry. Bladed melee weapons are much more of a first choice for assault, and ... «VG247, Jul 15»
8
Dark Matter: Episode 6 Review – The Past Shapes the Present …
Instead of reacting with relief, or even really reacting at all, Four simply puts away his katana and walks out. It'll be interesting to see how he ... «Three If By Space, Jul 15»
9
Bucyrus Elementary School Honor Roll - Telegraph-Forum
Collum Adams, Emily Adams, Dalton Barker, Adriana Clark, Jalynn Diller, Brock Frost, William Fry, Katana Furney-Pfaff, Mason Gebhardt, Ethan ... «Bucyrus Telegraph Forum, Jul 15»
10
Police: Man had katana sword, machete in Johnson City
Johnson City police say they found a man inside a Grand Avenue building with several weapons, including a katana sword and a machete. «Press & Sun-Bulletin, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Katana [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/katana>. Apr 2024 ».
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