棒|ぼうbou[0]heiban (flat)

1. nounpole; rod; stick; baton
   この棒ぼうは先さきがとがっている。↗

   This pole is sharp at the end.
2. nounline; dash
3. expressionspoken monotonously

• SynonymスティックNeutralLoanword, mostly for slender stick-shaped items or a hockey stick, as in 「スティックのり」; 「棒」 is the all-purpose term.
• SynonymポールNeutralLoanword for a long pole set upright or laid flat, such as a flagpole or vaulting pole; 「棒」 is the generic word for sticks.
• Synonym棍棒こんぼうNeutralA stick meant for striking, also the club used in gymnastics; 「棒」 is the neutral general term.
• RelatedステッキNeutralLoanword for a Western-style walking stick or cane; 「棒」 covers sticks of every kind.
• Related柱はしらNeutralA vertical pillar supporting a building, or figuratively a mainstay; 「棒」 covers any slender stick-like object.
• Related杖つえNeutralA cane or walking stick held for support; 「棒」 is a general term not limited to any particular use.
• Related竿さおNeutralA slender pole, typically bamboo, as for fishing or punting a boat; 「棒」 covers sticks generally.
• RelatedバーNeutralLoanword that usually means a bar or pub; as a crossbar it turns up in the high jump and ballet; 「棒」 is the general term.
• Related棒切れぼうきれNeutralA short broken stick or piece of wood; 「棒」 refers to sticks in general.
• Relatedつっかい棒つっかいぼうNeutralA prop wedged under a door or window to keep it from falling or moving, also figuratively a support; 「棒」 is the generic term.

Use 「棒」 for sticks and rods in general. Pick 「杖」 or 「ステッキ」 for a walking cane, 「ポール」 for a long pole, 「竿」 for a bamboo or fishing rod, 「柱」 for a building pillar, and 「棍棒」 for a club used to hit.

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1. （ボウ）細長ほそながい物体ぶったい。
2. （ボウ）引ひかれた線せん。
3. （ボウ）漢字かんじの部首ぶしゅ「⼁」の呼称こしょうの一ひとつ。