nodachi
A large-sized Japanese longsword, having a long handle suitable for multiple…A large-sized Japanese longsword, having a long handle suitable for multiple two-handed grip positions.
Meaning
2 sensesA large-sized Japanese longsword, having a long handle suitable for multiple two-handed grip positions.
Any large long sword used in Japan prior to development of the katana.
Origin
Borrowed from Japanese 野太刀 (nodachi, literally “field tachi”).Borrowed from Japanese 野太刀 (nodachi, literally “field tachi”).
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Forms
plural: nodachi / nodachisSynonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular