包丁
ほうちょう kitchen knife
Why it means this
From 庖丁, the name of a legendary Chinese cook famous for his knife skill; now the kitchen knife itself.
Breakdown
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.
ほうちょう kitchen knife
From 庖丁, the name of a legendary Chinese cook famous for his knife skill; now the kitchen knife itself.
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.