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tantou

tantou 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 tantou

pluraltantous
pluraltantou

Questions about tantou

What is tantou the alternative form of?
Tantou is the alternative form of tanto.

Words near tantou in the dictionary

  1. tantony pigs
  2. tantoo
  3. tantoon
  4. tantoos
  5. tantos
  6. tantou
  7. tantous
  8. tantra
  9. tantrabogus
  10. tantras
  11. tantrem

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