JLPT N1
俵
It’s a traditional straw bale used for rice. It also refers to the specific counter for these bales.
Readings
Other forms
一俵 いっぴょう - one bale
二俵 にひょう - two bales
三俵 さんびょう - three bales
1 Noun
Straw Bag / Bale
A traditional bag or bale made of woven straw, historically used to store and transport goods like rice, charcoal, or salt.
Example
昔 、 お 米 は 俵 に 入れ て 運ば れ まし た 。
Long ago, rice was transported in straw bags.
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2 Counter
Counter for Bales/Sacks
Used to count large sacks or bales, almost exclusively for rice.
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