鯉口
Koiguchi
Reading: こいぐち
Mouth of the scabbard
JapaneseIaido
Meaning
Opening of the scabbard, named "carp's mouth"; the iaidoka releases the blade by pushing the guard with the thumb (koiguchi o kiru).
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