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tantō

tantō is the alternative form of tanto.

Meaning of tanto

Noun

tanto (plural tanto or tantos)

  1. A traditional Japanese small sword or knife; often used as a secondary weapon to a katana.
    Synonyms:
    tanto knife

See all 2 meanings of tanto

Forms of tantō

pluraltantōs
pluraltantō

Questions about tantō

What is tantō the alternative form of?
Tantō is the alternative form of tanto.

Words near tantō in the dictionary

  1. Tantung
  2. tantuni
  3. tantunis
  4. Tantura
  5. tanty
  6. tantō
  7. tantōs
  8. TANU
  9. Tanudan
  10. Tanuj
  11. Tanuja

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