# tsuba

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈtsubə/

## Definitions
1. The guard at the end of the grip of a sword.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 鍔 (つば, tsuba).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/tsuba