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wakizashi

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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  • UK: /wækɪˈzæʃi/
  • US: /wɑkɪˈzɑʃi/
  • US: /wɑkiˈzɑʃi/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

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noun

Meaning 1

A traditional Japanese shortsword, typically 30cm to 60cm (or nearly 12 inches to approx. 23.6 inches) in length, often used as a secondary weapon to a katana.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Japanese 脇差(わきざし) (wakizashi).

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Japanese: 脇差 (wakizashi) — Translations