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Old 01-23-2002, 11:54 AM   #1
Sid
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Meaning of -to?

Hey all,

just wondering about the meaning of the suffix -to, as in tanto, or bokuto?

Thanks,
sid
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Old 01-23-2002, 11:57 AM   #2
Anne
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Just another word for 'sword' as far as I know.

Anne

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Old 01-23-2002, 03:51 PM   #3
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It is normally translated as "sword", but means anything with a blade. The kanji and the older chinese characters predating the kanji (tenji) show a bladed tool. Any sharp, cutting edge.

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