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脇差 (わきざし) — wakizashi | Kumi Dictionary

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脇差

脇差

脇わき差ざし

wakizashi

Kanji Vocab Culture & Traditions Military20 strokes

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脇指脇差し

わきざし

Noun

1.

wakizashi, short sword worn by samurai

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Kanji that make up this word

わき・わけ…(1)

armpit・the other way・another place・flank・supporting role

さ.す・さ.し…(1)

distinction・difference・variation・discrepancy・margin…(1)

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