1 definition by Mr.Pool
(literally crossroads killing) term for a practice when a samurai, after receiving a new katana or developing a new fighting style or weapon, tests its effectiveness by attacking a human opponent, usually a random defenseless passer-by, in many cases during nighttime. The practitioners themselves are also referred to as tsujigiri. Tsuji stands for street crossing and kiri for slash or to cut something off.
by Mr.Pool January 15, 2017