noun
Literal meaning: a pair of swords, typically a katana and wakizashi worn together by samurai.
侍は腰に両刀を差していた。
The samurai wore two swords at his waist.
noun
being skilled in two fields; expert in two fields
Abbreviation of 両刀使い. Refers to a person who excels in two different areas, such as two sports or two academic disciplines.
See also:
彼は数学と音楽の両刀だ。
He is skilled in both mathematics and music.
noun
liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes alcohol and sweets equally
Abbreviation of 両刀使い. Describes someone who enjoys both drinking and eating sweets, often used in a lighthearted or self-deprecating way.
See also: 両刀使い (りょうとうづかい)
私は酒も甘いものもいける、いわゆる両刀です。
I can enjoy both alcohol and sweets—I'm what you'd call a 'ryōtō'.
noun
Abbreviation of 両刀使い. Slang for a bisexual person, derived from the idea of 'using both swords'.
See also: 両刀使い (りょうとうづかい)
彼は両刀だと噂されている。
There's a rumor that he's bisexual.