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wakizashi
wakizashi
English
An antique Japanese wakizashi with 拵え (koshirae, “mounting gear”) and related parts, shown disassembled. The 波紋 (hamon, “temper line”) is clearly visible.
Noun
wakizashi (plural wakizashi)
- A Japanese short sword, often used as a secondary weapon to a katana.