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long sword
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana)
  2. 2. tachi
  3. 3. Tachi
This noun refers to a type of traditional Japanese long sword with a curved blade, historically used by samurai and warriors. It is longer than the more commonly known katana and was typically worn suspended from the belt with the blade facing downward.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Honestly, if I had the money to buy a tachi, I'd rather go on a trip.

Sentence 2

What is this — the oil for cleaning the tachi smells way too strong!

Sentence 3

Still, the tachi is mounted so low in the display that it's hard to see.

Sentence 4

The tachi we brought out of storage was a little cloudy — the oil had dried out.

Sentence 5

I just can't get used to the length of a tachi — my arms get so tired.