English Explanatory Dictionary

wakizashi

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

/wækɪˈzæʃi/ /wɑkɪˈzɑʃi/ /wɑkiˈzɑʃi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-wakizashi.wav

Word forms

wakizashi wakizashis

Etymology

From Japanese 脇差(わきざし) (wakizashi).

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