Definitions for "Naginata"
Keywords:  polearm, samurai, blade, sword, warrior
Japanese -n. A polearm with a long curved blade, a little like a katana with a two-meter hilt, although the blade may be shorter and wider. Naginata were the traditional weapon of women of the noble class, particularly samurai, although men might use them as well.
Japanese, Reaping sword. A curved-blade spear, once used by Japanese monks and Samurai. It is approximately seven feet in length including the blade. Many women of the Samurai class became adept at the use of this weapon.
a type of curved blade used by the warrior class of Japan.
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