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trunk; stem; stalk
shaft (of an arrow)
「柄」 has other readings with different meanings.
包丁の柄が古くなってきたので買い替えたい。
The knife handle is getting old.
この傘は柄が長くて持ちやすい。
This umbrella has a long handle and is easy to hold.
鍋の柄を持って慎重に火にかけた。
I held the pot handle and put it on the fire.