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A bokken (木剣, bok(u), 'wood', and ken, '(double-edged) sword') or bokutō (木刀, boku, 'wood', and tō, '(single-edged) sword') is a Japanese wooden sword used for training in kenjutsu. It is usually the size and shape of a katana, but is sometimes shaped like other swords, such as the wakizashi and tantō. Some ornamental bokken are decorated with…
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bamboo are referred to as shinai | instance of | soft wood | 0.80 | text |
| aikido | instance of | UsageThe bokken is used as an inexpensive and relatively safe substitute for a real sword in several martial arts | 0.80 | text |
| kendo | instance of | UsageThe bokken is used as an inexpensive and relatively safe substitute for a real sword in several martial arts | 0.80 | text |
| iaido | instance of | UsageThe bokken is used as an inexpensive and relatively safe substitute for a real sword in several martial arts | 0.80 | text |
| kenjutsu | instance of | UsageThe bokken is used as an inexpensive and relatively safe substitute for a real sword in several martial arts | 0.80 | text |
| and jodo | instance of | UsageThe bokken is used as an inexpensive and relatively safe substitute for a real sword in several martial arts | 0.80 | text |
| nagamaki | instance of | TypesBokken can be made to represent any style of weapon required | 0.80 | text |
| nodachi | instance of | TypesBokken can be made to represent any style of weapon required | 0.80 | text |
| yari | instance of | TypesBokken can be made to represent any style of weapon required | 0.80 | text |
| naginata | instance of | TypesBokken can be made to represent any style of weapon required | 0.80 | text |
| kama | instance of | TypesBokken can be made to represent any style of weapon required | 0.80 | text |
| etc | instance of | TypesBokken can be made to represent any style of weapon required | 0.80 | text |
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