In swords including katana (single-edged sword), ken (or tsurugi, double-edged sword), spears or naginata jutsu (art of Japanese halberd), it constitutes the accouterment of a sword along with the hilt (tsuka) and sword guard (tsuba). |
刀や剣、槍、薙刀術等の刀剣類では柄、鍔(つば)などと共に刀装(刀剣類の外装部分)を構成する。 |