noun
sword rack
A stand or rack for holding a katana or other Japanese sword, often found in samurai residences or martial arts settings.
道場の隅に刀掛けが置いてある。
A sword rack is placed in the corner of the dojo.
刀架 is a more formal or technical term for a sword stand, often used in museums or collections, while 刀掛け is a common, everyday term.
Compound of 刀 (katana, 'sword') and 掛け (kake, 'hanging' or 'rack'), from the verb 掛ける (kakeru, 'to hang').