Lingaku杖【つえ】
Frequency rank: 1,330. – 1,331.
- cane; walking stick; staff; wand
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 杖【つえ】Frequency rank: 1,330. – 1,331.
- つえ
Generated definitions (experimental)
- cane; walking stick; staff; wand
This word typically refers to a supportive tool used for walking, often by individuals with mobility challenges. It can also refer to a staff used in various contexts, such as in magic or as a symbol of authority.
The wizard had a wand.
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Example sentences
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It crawls on all fours as a baby, then learns to walk on two legs, and finally needs a cane in old age.
A staff is used to help steady yourself when walking, much like a cane.
In Singapore, one method of punishing criminals is to whip them, or hit them several times on the back with a cane.
Jodo is a Japanese martial art using short staffs called "Jou" and wooden sword.
On the train, Tom gave his seat to an old woman with a cane.