太刀 たち long sword (as opposed to the shorter… #25,638 Meanings also 大刀 noun long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana) historical tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down Its kanji 太 タイ、タ · ふと.い、ふと.る plump, thick, big around 刀 トウ · かたな、そり sword, saber, knife