long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana); tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
assistance (in a fight); help; aid; helper; supporter
to be a good match (for); to stand a chance (against); to be able to compete (with); to hold one's own
largehead hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus); scabbard fish; beltfish
sound of a sword cutting or clashing
point of a sword; forceful debate
person in charge of beheading (concluding a seppuku); executioner; person in charge of beheading; rikishi carrying a sword who follows the yokozuna to the ring during his ring-entering ceremony
sword-bearer (subordinate whose job it is to hold their master's sword); rikishi carrying a sword who follows the yokozuna to the ring during his ring-entering ceremony
long sword cloth bag; bag for long swords
mock sword for ceremonial use
the world is at peace; (lit.) bows in bags and swords in sheaths
sword brimming over with life force
sword with a round pommel
long sword with birds' heads carved on the pommel
snake mackerel (Gempylus serpens)