Kaburaya of samurai armor
鏑矢 Kaburaya
What is Kaburaya of Samurai Armor?
"Kaburaya" is a type of arrow. It is an arrow with a spherical part shaped like a "Kabura" attached. It is made of wood or bamboo, and the inside is hollow with holes. When the arrow is shot, the hole cuts the wind and makes a sharp sound, which has the meaning of intimidating the enemy. Since the Heian period, it has been used as a signal to start battles.
See more terms related to samurai armor in this samurai armor glossary