gomai Meaning & Definition
What Does Gomai Mean?
As a noun, gomai means A construction method for Japanese-style blade steels, composed of 5 layers of 3 steels, with a core, sandwiched by another steel, sandwiched again by another steel. The sandwiching may be two sheets, or traditionally one sheet folded over as a taco. It is also used to mean A steel sandwich made by this method, before and after being welded.
Gomai Definition (Noun)
- A construction method for Japanese-style blade steels, composed of 5 layers of 3 steels, with a core, sandwiched by another steel, sandwiched again by another steel. The sandwiching may be two sheets, or traditionally one sheet folded over as a taco.
- A steel sandwich made by this method, before and after being welded.
Synonyms of Gomai
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Gomai synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
gomai (countable and uncountable, plural gomai)
Origin of Gomai
From Japanese 五枚 (ごまい (gomai)) (literally, 5 sheets).