godan verb (-su), transitive verb
unsheathe a sword; draw a sword
Literary or dramatic verb for drawing a sword from its scabbard, often with a sense of readiness or intent. Not an everyday word; more common in historical or martial contexts.
武士は静かに刀を抜き放した。
The samurai quietly unsheathed his sword.
決闘の合図で、二人は同時
At the signal for the duel, both drew their swords at the same time.