畑刀 (はたけがたな) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
peasant's sword
derogatoryarchaic
Archaic derogatory term for a sword used by peasants, implying low quality or rustic origin.
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Old documents record that samurai derided the crude swords carried by peasants as 'hatakegatana'.
