Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

nodachi

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
nodachi
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A large-sized Japanese longsword, having a long handle suitable for multiple two-handed grip positions.

noun

Any large long sword used in Japan prior to development of the katana.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 野太刀 (nodachi, literally “field tachi”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

nodachis (plural)

Synonyms

odachi

Questions

What does nodachi mean?
A large-sized Japanese longsword, having a long handle suitable for multiple two-handed grip positions.
Where does nodachi come from?
It is traced to Japanese.

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