extra-long sword; field sword
Historical term for a very long Japanese sword, often used in battle or as a ceremonial weapon. Also known as 大太刀 (おおだち).
See also: 大太刀
The nodachi is a very long sword used by mounted warriors on the battlefield.
The term 野太刀 (のだち) literally means 'field sword', likely referring to its use in open battle. The reading のだち is a variant of おおだち (大太刀), with 野 possibly used as ateji.