Kanji · N2

/ rod

Kanji for rod, stick, or cane.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)ボウSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

棒 carries the meaning rod, stick, or cane.

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Common compounds with 棒

ようじんぼうbodyguard / bouncer / guard
どろぼうthief / burglar / robber
ぼうpole / rod / stick
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