Nounpoint of a sword; forceful debate

Nounlargehead hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus); scabbard fish; beltfish

Nounswordsmanship

Nounlong sword cloth bag; bag for long swords

Nounsound of a sword cutting or clashing

Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verbcrossing swords · competing against; contending with; fighting against

Nounsword-bearer (subordinate whose job it is to hold their master's sword) · rikishi carrying a sword who follows the yokozuna to the ring during his ring-entering ceremony

Nountwo swords

Nounperson in charge of beheading (concluding a seppuku) · executioner; person in charge of beheading · rikishi carrying a sword who follows the yokozuna to the ring during his ring-entering ceremony

Nounswordplay; swordsmanship

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verbto be a good match (for); to stand a chance (against); to be able to compete (with); to hold one's own