受うけ太刀だちMeaningsNoun1. being on the defensiveKanji used受receive太plump刀katanaPitch accentうけだちComposed of受うけpopularity; favour; favor; reception; defense; defence; reputation; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)Noun太刀たちlong sword (as opposed to the shorter katana)Noun