toriga shirano tachi
1. long sword with birds' heads carved on the pommel
Expression
1. long sword with birds' heads carved on the pommel
1. long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana)
2. tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down — explanation
1. It's not a katana.; I'm not a swordsman.
1. With a sword; By sword
1. It is not a katana.; I am not a swordsman.
1. It is not a katana.; I am not skilled in swordsmanship.
1. Was a katana.
1. Was a katana.
1. It was not a katana.; It wasn't a sword.
1. If/when a katana…; If/when it’s a katana…