薙刀

なぎなた

Also written 長刀, 眉尖刀

Meanings

1. Noun naginata (i.e.: polearm with a curved single-edged blade (similar to a glaive))
2. naginata (i.e.: martial art of wielding the naginata)

Kanji

• 薙 mow down (the enemy). Read as なぎ.
• 刀 katana

Words containing 薙刀

• 薙刀術 (なぎなたじゅつ) art of using a naginata

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