Etymology

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Today it means: A Japanese martial art associated with the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard. Full definition →

Japanese 居合道
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  1. Japanese · borrowed from居合道
  2. English todayiaido

Borrowed from Japanese 居合道.

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