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Chinese

a crescent moon knife
trad. (偃月刀) 偃月
simp. #(偃月刀) 偃月
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Pronunciation


Noun

偃月刀

  1. Guandao, a type of Chinese pole weapon consisting of a heavy blade with a spike at the back.

Derived terms

Japanese

Kanji in this term
えん
Hyōgai
げつ
Grade: 1
とう
Grade: 2
on'yomi

Etymology

From engetsu (偃月, crescent moon) + (, sword).

Noun

(えん)(げつ)(とう) (engetsutō

  1. scimitar