Katana definition

Katana

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Noun

A type of Japanese longsword, 日本刀 (にほんとう, nihontō) having a single edge and slight curvature.

Related terms

tsurugi (剣 or つるぎ)
chokutō (直刀 or ちょくとう)
wakizashi (脇差 or わきざし)
ōdachi (大太刀)
nodachi (野太刀 or のだち)

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