wakizashi
A traditional Japanese shortsword, typically 30cm to 60cm in length, often used as a…A traditional Japanese shortsword, typically 30cm to 60cm (or nearly 12 inches to approx. 23.6 inches) in length, often used as a secondary weapon to a katana.
UK/wækɪˈzæʃi/US/wɑkɪˈzɑʃi/
Meaning
1 sensesA traditional Japanese shortsword, typically 30cm to 60cm (or nearly 12 inches to approx. 23.6 inches) in length, often used as a secondary weapon to a katana.
Origin
From Japanese 脇差(わきざし) (wakizashi).From Japanese 脇差(わきざし) (wakizashi).
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Forms
plural: wakizashi / wakizashis| Singular | wakizashi |
|---|---|
| Plural | wakizashi / wakizashis |
regular
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular