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長刀 (ちょうとう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

長ちょう刀とう

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Meanings

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noun

Refers to a sword with a long blade, often used in historical or martial contexts. Compare with 太刀 (たち) and 刀 (かたな).

侍さむらいは長ちょう刀とうを腰こしに差さしていた。
The samurai wore a long sword at his waist.

Kanji

長long, leader, superior
刀sword, saber, knife

Similar words

太刀たち
太刀 is a specific type of long sword with a curved blade, worn slung from the belt, while 長刀 is a more general term for any long sword.
刀かたな
刀 is a general term for a sword or katana, not necessarily emphasizing length.

Etymology

Compound of 長 (ちょう, 'long') and 刀 (とう, 'sword'). The reading is on'yomi.