どうたぬき
also: どうだぬき
Meanings
1
Dōtanuki school (swordsmithing)
historical termusually written using kana alone
Historical term for a Muromachi-period swordsmithing school known for producing robust, heavy blades.
Dōtanuki is a school of swordsmiths from the Muromachi period.
2
Dōtanuki sword; heavy Japanese sword
historical termusually written using kana alone
Refers to a sword made by the Dōtanuki school, typically thicker and heavier than standard Japanese swords.
He collects swords of the Dōtanuki school.
3
heavy sword (in fiction)
usually written using kana alone
Only when written 胴田貫
In fictional contexts, often written as 胴田貫, referring to an exceptionally heavy sword, not necessarily historically accurate.
The protagonist of that manga wields a huge sword called a Dōtanuki.