noun
- plural of katana; long curved swords traditionally used by samurai in feudal Japan
Usage: typically used in historical or martial arts contexts
Examples
- The museum displayed a collection of ancient katanas from the Edo period.
- He studied kendo and learned to handle katanas with precision and respect.
- The warrior carried two katanas as symbols of his samurai status.
- Many martial artists practice with replica katanas for training purposes.
- The blacksmith spent months forging katanas using traditional Japanese techniques.