タチ

Japanese

Etymology

Unknown. Perhaps from 太刀(たち) (tachi, “longsword”), or perhaps from 立(た)ち役(やく) (tachiyaku, “standing role”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ta̠t͡ɕi]

Noun

タチ • (tachi) 

1. (gay and lesbian slang) top

Hyponyms

• バリタチ (baritachi): steadfast top

Coordinate terms

• (top): ネコ (neko, “bottom”), リバ (riba, “versatile”)