NichiDict

なぎなた

長刀
薙刀眉尖刀薙鉈
[naginata]

Meanings

1.Noun

naginata; polearm with a curved single-edged blade (similar to a glaive)

2.Noun

naginata; martial art of wielding the naginata

Other Readings

長刀」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

彼女は長刀を構えた。

She held the naginata in a ready stance.

僧兵たちは長刀を振るって戦った。

Warrior monks fought wielding naginata.

伝統的な祭りの一環として、長刀の試合が開催された。

A naginata tournament was held as part of the traditional festival.