also: どうだぬき
Dōtanuki school (swordsmithing)
Historical term for a Muromachi-period swordsmithing school known for producing robust, heavy blades.
Dōtanuki is a school of swordsmiths from the Muromachi period.
Dōtanuki sword; heavy Japanese sword
Refers to a sword made by the Dōtanuki school, typically thicker and heavier than standard Japanese swords.
heavy sword (in fiction)
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.
He collects swords of the Dōtanuki school.
The protagonist of that manga wields a huge sword called a Dōtanuki.
Kanji form used in historical references to the Dōtanuki school.
Alternate reading; less common than どうたぬき.
The name Dōtanuki (同田貫 or 胴田貫) originates from a Muromachi-period swordsmithing school. The exact derivation of the name is uncertain, but it is associated with the region and the school's distinctive heavy blades.