野太刀
Nodachi
Reading: のだち
Field sword
JapaneseIaidoKobudo
Meaning
Very long Japanese two-handed sword, larger than a standard tachi, used mainly by foot soldiers on the battlefield.
Related terms
- Bo棒Long staffWooden staff of about 180 cm, the main weapon of Okinawan kobudo.Kobudo
- Bojutsu棒術Staff artJapanese and Okinawan martial art of fighting with the bo, a long wooden staff of about 180 cm.Kobudo
- Bokken木剣Wooden swordWooden sword with the shape of a katana, used for kata and training; also called bokuto.AikidoIaidoKendo
- Budo武道Martial wayThe Japanese martial arts seen as a path of personal growth, not only as fighting techniques.AikidoGeneralIaidoJudoKarateKendo
- Bunkai分解Kata applicationAnalysis of the movements of a kata and their practical application against an opponent.KarateKobudo
- Chiburi血振りBlood shakeSymbolic movement shaking the blood off the blade before putting the sword away.Iaido
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