1. A wooden sword used in martial arts training, especially in kendo and aikido.
Usage: From Japanese; also spelled 'boken'; Used as a safer alternative to live blades during practice

Examples

• The kendo students practiced their strikes with bokken before advancing to real swords.
• A bokken is typically made from oak or other hardwood.
• During aikido class, beginners train with a bokken to learn proper technique safely.
• The instructor handed each student a bokken for the sparring drill.
• Unlike a katana, a bokken cannot cause serious cuts, making it ideal for training.