Do you speak a little Japanese when you say 'wakizashi'?

'Wakizashi' is a word borrowed from Japanese 'wakizashi'.

wakizashi

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Meaning: Short Japanese sword traditionally worn by samurai.

Etymology: From Japanese wakizashi; its internal word analysis is debated.

Topics: Sports:MartialArts.

Origin: From Japanese to English.

note: One of the traditionally made Japanese swords worn by the samurai in feudal Japan. Its name refers to the practice of wearing it inserted through one's obi or sash.

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