# tachi

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #87,887

## Definitions
1. A pre-katana style Japanese sword, characterized by a longer blade with more curvature.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 太刀 (tachi).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/tachi