noun
forged weaponry; forged metal tool
Refers to weapons or tools made by forging, such as swords, spears, and other metal implements. Often used in historical or martial contexts.
この博物館には、古い打ち物がたくさん展示されている。
Many old forged weapons are displayed in this museum.
刀鍛冶は打ち物の技術を代々受け継いできた。
Swordsmiths have passed down the techniques of forged weaponry for generations.
noun
molded dry confectionery
A type of traditional Japanese sweet made by pressing ingredients into a mold and drying. Often served at tea ceremonies.
茶道では、打ち物の干菓子がよく出される。
In tea ceremony, molded dry sweets are often served.
この打ち物は和三盆で作られていて、とても上品な甘さだ。
This molded confectionery is made with wasanbon sugar and has a very refined sweetness.
noun
percussion instrument
Refers to musical instruments that are struck to produce sound, such as drums, gongs, and bells. Often used in traditional Japanese music contexts.
雅楽では、打ち物が重要な役割を果たす。
In gagaku, percussion instruments play an important role.
祭りで使われる打ち物には、太鼓や鉦がある。
The percussion instruments used in festivals include drums and gongs.
Compound of 打ち (uchi, 'striking, hitting') + 物 (mono, 'thing'). The meaning 'forged weaponry' comes from the process of striking metal to shape it; 'molded confectionery' from pressing into molds; and 'percussion instrument' from striking to produce sound.