wakizashi

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Definition of wakizashi in English English dictionary

A Japanese short sword, often paired with the katana (daitou) in the daisho. It is forged in the same way as a katana, but it was much shorter and rarely used in real combat

Hyphenation

wa·ki·za·shi

Etymology

() From Japanese 脇差 (わきざし), from 脇 (“side”) + combining form of 差す (“to wear (weapon)”).