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tsuba

Pronunciation: /ˈtsuːba/

Definition of tsuba

noun (plural same or tsubas)

a Japanese sword guard, typically elaborately decorated and made of iron or leather.

Origin:

Japanese

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Definition of tsuba in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

Tsonga
tsotsi
tsp
TSR
TSS
tsuba
tsubo
tsukemono
tsunami
tsuris
Tsushima

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