種子島たねがしま

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Meanings

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matchlock; arquebus

archaic

Archaic term for a matchlock firearm, named after Tanegashima island where Portuguese guns were introduced in 1543. Used in historical contexts.

See also: 火縄銃

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During the Warring States period, matchlocks were widely used.

この博はく物ぶつ館かんには本ほん物ものの種子島たねがしまが展てん示じされている。

A real matchlock is on display at this museum.