noun
swordsmanship; art of the sword
Refers to the traditional Japanese martial art of swordsmanship, encompassing techniques and philosophy of wielding a katana or other swords.
彼は幼い頃から刀術を学んでいる。
He has been learning swordsmanship since he was a child.
この道場では古流の刀術を教えている。
This dojo teaches classical swordsmanship.
Compound of 刀 (katana, sword) and 術 (technique, art). The term is used in traditional martial arts contexts.