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wakizashi

Pronunciation: /ˌwakɪˈzaʃi/
Definition of wakizashi

noun (plural same)

  • a Japanese sword shorter than a katana.

Origin:

Japanese, from waki 'side' + sasu 'wear at one's side'

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