太刀
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 太刀
1
long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana)
2
太刀 only; Historical term
tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down
Kanji in this Word
太
4 strokes
Frequency: 552
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
plump
thick
big around
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タイ
タ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふと.い
ふと.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おお
たか
ひろ
刀
2 strokes
Frequency: 1794
JLPT N1
Grade 2
Meanings
sword
saber
knife
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かたな
そり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
き
ち
と
わき
大
3 strokes
Frequency: 7
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
large
big
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダイ
タイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おお-
おお.きい
-おお.いに
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
うふ
お
おう
た
たかし
とも
はじめ
ひろ
ひろし
まさ
まさる
もと
わ
横
15 strokes
Frequency: 480
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
sideways
side
horizontal
width
woof
unreasonable
perverse
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
オウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よこ
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