also: つるぎをぬく
expression, godan verb (-ku)
draw a sword; unsheathe a sword
Literal action of pulling a sword from its scabbard; also used figuratively for preparing to fight or confront.
侍は静かに剣を抜いた。
The samurai quietly drew his sword.
彼は怒りに任せて剣を抜こうとした。
He tried to draw his sword in anger.