long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana)
大刀横刀
たち
Noun
1.
long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana)
2.
tachi, sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down
historical term
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太刀は、平安時代から室町時代にかけて主流だった刀剣の一種です。
The tachi is a type of sword that was mainstream from the Heian period to the Muromachi period.
神社では、奉納された太刀が神宝として大切にされています。
At shrines, dedicated tachi are cherished as sacred treasures.
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