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It is sometimes used more generally to describe modern martial arts which make use of Japanese style swords, but may have little historical connection to Japan.
Kenjutsu (剣術?), meaning "the art of the sword"[1], is a term for classical Japanese sword styles (or koryū), in particular those which predate the Meiji Restoration. It is sometimes used more generally to describe any martial art which make use of a Japanese style sword.