JLPT N1
竿
竿 (sao) is a long, thin pole or rod. You can use it for many things, like fishing or hanging laundry.
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Other forms
棹 (less common, often for boat oars or shamisen necks)
1 Noun
Rod" / "Pole
A long, slender stick or pole used for a specific purpose.
Example
彼 は 旗竿 に 国旗 を 掲げた 。
He raised the national flag on the flagpole.
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2 Noun
Penis" (Slang)
A vulgar slang term for the male sexual organ.
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3 Counter
Counter for long, thin objects
Used to count long, slender items, particularly flags on poles or traditional sweets like yōkan.
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