竹刀

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) shinai

Etymology 1
Originally a clipping of :  +.

The kanji are an example of.

Noun

 * 1) bamboo sword used in martial arts such as

Etymology 2
Compound of. .

Noun

 * 1) katana with a bamboo blade
 * 2) bamboo comb used to comb a horse's mane

Etymology 3
From the  reading of the kanji.

Noun

 * 1) katana with a bamboo blade
 * 2) shinai