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[さお(竿)]
sao
noun, counter

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[さお(棹)]
sao
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English Meaning(s) for 竿

noun
  1. rod; pole
  2. neck (of a shamisen, etc.); shamisen (esp. 棹)
  3. beam (i.e. the crossbar of a balance)
  4. single line (esp. as a flying formation for geese)
  5. penis
counter
  1. counter for flags (on poles); counter for long, thin Japanese sweets (e.g. yōkan)
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Definition and Synonyms for 竿

Pole a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
Synonyms: ポール, 柱, 柱, 柱, 棒, 竿, 竿
Rod a square rod of land
Synonyms: すずき, パーチ, ポール, ロッド, 極点, 竿
Rod a linear measure of 16.5 feet
Synonyms: すずき, パーチ, ポール, ロッド, 極点, 竿

Meanings for each kanji in 竿

» pole; rod; scale beam; violin neck

Categories 竿 is a member of

Rod a long thin implement made of metal or wood
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Linear Unit a unit of measurement of length
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Square Measure a system of units used to measure areas
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Sample Sentences for 竿

I put all of the sheets to dry on the pole.
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