nodachi

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English

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Etymology

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

Noun

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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

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Romanization

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nodachi

  1. Rōmaji transcription of のだち