Noun
katana (plural katana or katanas)
A type of Japanese longsword or 日本刀 (nihontō), having a single edge and slight curvature, historically used by samurai and ninja.
Angry Becky, created by animator draws inspiration from traditional action anime and comic cinematic universes, featuring tropes like a magical girl protagonist, complete with a katana, delivering swift justice on a corrupt city. Source: Internet
A homage to the history that inspired the story can be seen in the design of Jin's katana, which features a depiction of a storm wind. Source: Internet
An unsigned and shortened blade that was once made and intended for use as a tachi may be alternately mounted in tachi koshirae and katana koshirae. Source: Internet
As Zed is raping Marsellus, Butch kills Maynard with a katana retrieved from the pawnshop. Source: Internet
In the 1930s as Japan became more nationalist and more imperialist the – "the way of the warrior" – was revived and Japan's military moved away from European style sabers for ceremony to a sword that resembled the samurai katana. Source: Internet
Developer Sucker Punch gives fans a deep dive into Ghost of Tsushima's various stances, combat, and katana in its latest deep dive. Source: Internet