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tanto

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑntoʊ/

The English word “tanto” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

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

adverb

  1. So much; too much.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 短刀 (tantō), from Middle Chinese 短刀 (twan^X taw, “dagger”).

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