護ご身しん刀とうごしんとうじ字FuriganaMeanings1nounself-defense swordA sword carried for personal protection. Often associated with historical or martial contexts; compare 守り刀, which can refer to a protective charm sword.See also: 守り刀彼かれは旅たびの間あいだ、護ご身しん刀とうを腰こしに差さしていた。