nodachi

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 野太刀 (nodachi (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.

Synonyms

• odachi

Coordinate terms

• naginata
• tachi

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Japanese

Romanization

nodachi

1. Rōmaji transcription of のだち