kunai

English

noun
Definitions
  • A Japanese tool and weapon, possibly derived from the masonry trowel, used as a weapon by ninja or samurai.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 苦無 (the kunai tool and weapon).

Origin

Japanese

苦無

Gloss

the kunai tool and weapon

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