Japanese Word · Intermediate
居合抜き
the art of drawing one's sword in an instant, cutting, and then sheathing, all while sitting
Pronunciation: say 居合抜き
Meaning
the art of drawing one's sword in an instant, cutting, and then sheathing, all while sitting
Example
一騎打ちを好む。一瞬のスキをついて、居合い抜きで攻撃！
He likes to engage in single combats. He’ll strikes at your weak spot in a flash with his iainuki!
Practice tips
- Practice 居合抜き out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.