nodachi

== English == === Etymology === Borrowed from Japanese 野太刀 (nodachi, literally “field tachi”). === Noun === nodachi (plural nodachi or nodachis) A large-sized Japanese longsword, having a long handle suitable for multiple two-handed grip positions. Any large long sword used in Japan prior to development of the katana. ==== Synonyms ==== odachi ==== Hypernyms ==== tachi == Japanese == === Romanization === nodachi Rōmaji transcription of のだち