Jisho

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Noun
1. long sword (esp. the tachi, worn on the hip edge down by samurai); large sword
Noun
2. straight single-edged Japanese sword (from the mid-Heian period or earlier)Historical term, Only applies to 大刀, Only applies to たち
Noun
3. guandao; Chinese glaiveOnly applies to 大刀, Only applies to だいとう
Wikipedia definition
4. TachiThe tachi is one type of traditionally made Japanese swords worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan. The tachi style of swords preceded the development of the katana.
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Other forms
大刀 【たち】横刀 【たち】大刀 【だいとう】横刀 【だいとう】
Notes
横刀: Out-dated kanji or kanji usage. 横刀: Out-dated kanji or kanji usage.

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