長巻
Appearance
Japanese
[edit]Kanji in this term | |
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長 | 巻 |
なが Grade: 2 |
まき Grade: 6 |
kun'yomi |
Alternative spelling |
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長卷 (kyūjitai) |
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Etymology
[edit]長 (“long”) + 巻 (“winding”). From the lengthy handle wrapping for the long handle.
Noun
[edit]- nagamaki (long Japanese sword with lengthy handle)
Descendants
[edit]- English: nagamaki
References
[edit]Category:nagamaki on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons