also: おおたち
extra-long sword; great sword
A historical Japanese sword longer than a standard 太刀 (tachi), often used by infantry or as a ceremonial/offering sword. Compare with 太刀 (たち).
See also: 太刀 (たち)
The ōdachi is a very long sword used on battlefields during the Nanboku-chō period.
An ōdachi dedicated to the shrine is on display.
Standard kanji spelling for this historical sword type.
Alternate reading; おおだち is more common.
Compound of 大 (ō, 'large') + 太刀 (tachi, 'long sword'). The reading おおだち reflects rendaku voicing of たち to だち.