七支刀 しちしとう Also written ななつさやのたち, 七枝刀 Meanings Noun Shichishitō; Seven-Branched Sword (i.e.: ancient ceremonial iron sword with six branch-like protrusions kept at Isonokami Shrine) Kanji 七 seven. Read as シチ. 支 support 刀 katana. Read as トウ. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists