This is the glossary of Japanese swords, including major terms the casual reader might find useful in understanding articles on Japanese swords. Within definitions, words set in boldface are defined elsewhere in the glossary.
Japanese weapons, armour and equipment
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Swords |
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Knives and daggers |
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Polearms and spears |
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Practice weapons |
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Armour |
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Clothing |
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Samurai accoutrements |
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Chain and rope weapons |
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Clubs and truncheons |
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Staff weapons |
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Projectile and throwing weapons |
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Firearms and guns |
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Improvised and other weapons |
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Signal devices |
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Users |
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