nodachi

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 野太刀 (nodachi, literally “field tachi”).

Noun

nodachi (plural nodachi or nodachis)

  1. A large-sized Japanese longsword, having a long handle suitable for multiple two-handed grip positions.
  2. Any large long sword used in Japan prior to development of the katana.

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Japanese

Romanization

nodachi

  1. Rōmaji transcription of のだち
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