This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

薙刀

長刀、 薙鉈、 眉尖刀

Readings

Kana: なぎなた、ちょうとう
Romaji: naginata, chōtou
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

halberd; long sword

Kanji

Readings: テイ、 チ、 な.ぐ、 なぎ、 か.る
Meaning: mow down (the enemy)
Readings: トウ、 かたな、 そり
Meanings: sword, saber, knife
Readings: チョウ、 なが.い、 おさ
Meanings: long, leader, superior, senior
Readings: シャ、 なた、 ほこ
Meaning: hatchet
Readings: ビ、 ミ、 まゆ
Meaning: eyebrow
Readings: セン、 とが.る、 さき、 するど.い
Meanings: be pointed, sharp, taper, displeased, angry, edgy