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What does 太刀 (たち, tachi) mean?

太刀 (たち, tachi) means long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana).

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Readingたち
Romajitachi
Part of speechnoun
たち
tachi

long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana)

  1. 1noun long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana)
  2. 2noun tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down

Also written: 大刀、横刀

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