両りょう刀とう

noun

two swords

Literal meaning: a pair of swords, typically a katana and wakizashi worn together by samurai.

• 侍さむらいは腰こしに両りょう刀とうを差さしていた。

  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: 両刀使い (りょうとうづかい)

• 彼かれは数すう学がくと音おん楽がくの両りょう刀とうだ。

  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)

• 私わたしは酒さけも甘あまいものもいける、いわゆる両りょう刀とうです。

  I can enjoy both alcohol and sweets—I'm what you'd call a 'ryōtō'.

noun

bisexual (person)

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)

• 彼かれは両りょう刀とうだと噂うわさされている。

  There's a rumor that he's bisexual.