wakizashi
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A short Japanese sword that samurai carry with a katana for fighting and everyday tasks
- noun
- /ˌwɑːkɪˈzɑːʃi/
- Specialized
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wakizashi
- During the ceremonial event, the wakizashi was displayed alongside the katana to honor the tradition of the samurai.
And here it is, the blade for my wakizashi.
- And here it is, the blade for my wakizashi.
Examples
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The samurai carried his wakizashi at his side as a symbol of his status and readiness for combat.
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For example, last week I used it to search for a 'Cas Hanwei Tactical Wakizashi,' and G-Shopping gave me dozens of sites that sold that specific sword.
Blog text (30) -
In historical Japan, many samurai would use a wakizashi not only for fighting but also in daily tasks and rituals.
How Long
Surface Forms
wakizashi singular
wakizashis plural
Etymology
Wakizashi comes from two Japanese words, waki 'side' and sashi 'to wear'. So a wakizashi is a short sword worn at the side of a samurai's katana, which is why it is smaller and useful in close spaces and for everyday tasks.