nodachi

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 野太刀 (nodachi, のだち) (literally, field big blade)

Noun

nodachi (plural nodachi or nodachis)

  1. A large long Japanese sword, having a long handle suitable for multiple two handed grip positions.
    1. A pre-katana style large long sword.

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Japanese

Romanization

nodachi

  1. Rōmaji transcription of のだち
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