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Naginata

Naginata is a type of Japanese weapon that looks like a big stick with a long, curved blade on one end. Imagine a really big broomstick that has a sharp, curved sword attached to the end.

People used naginatas a long time ago to fight in battles. They were really good for keeping enemies at a distance because the long blade allowed the person using the naginata to attack from far away.

Today, some people still practice using naginatas for fun or sport, kind of like playing with toy swords. It takes a lot of skill and practice to use a naginata well.
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