drawn sword; naked blade
Refers to a sword that has been drawn from its scabbard, emphasizing the bare, unsheathed state. Often used in historical or martial contexts.
The samurai faced the enemy with his drawn sword ready.
shellfish removed from the shell
Describes shellfish meat that has been taken out of its shell, typically for cooking or presentation. Common in culinary contexts.
This dish uses clams removed from their shells.
Standard kanji spelling for both senses.
Variant spelling; less common but still used.
Compound of 抜き (nuki, 'pulling out') + 身 (mi, 'body, flesh'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word literally suggests something that has been drawn out or extracted.