English Explanatory Dictionary

iaido

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Japanese martial art associated with the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard.

Word forms

iaido

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 居合道.

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