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たち 太刀
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Noun
1. long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana)​
Noun
2. tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down​Historical term, Only applies to 太刀
Wikipedia definition
3. Tachi​The 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】
Notes
横刀: Rarely-used kanji form.

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