和英／英和辞典 - Japanese⇔English Dictionary

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

Kanji in this word

• 太
  plump, thick, big around

  On: タイ (tai)、 タ (ta)

  Kun: ふと.い (futo.i)、 ふと.る (futo.ru)

  4 strokes · Grade 2 · JLPT N3
• 刀
  sword, saber, knife

  On: トウ (tou)

  Kun: かたな (katana)、 そり (sori)

  2 strokes · Grade 2 · JLPT N1