さお
棹
竿
[sao]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
rod; pole
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
neck (of a shamisen, etc.); shamisen
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
beam (i.e. the crossbar of a balance)
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
single line (esp. as a flying formation for geese)
5.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
penis
6.counter
counter for flags (on poles); counter for long, thin Japanese sweets (e.g. yōkan)
Example Sentences
船頭が棹を使って川を下っていった。
The boatman went downstream using a pole.
棹を差して流れに逆らうのは体力が必要だ。
Poling against the current requires physical strength.
竹でできた棹を持って浅い川を渡った。
I crossed the shallow river holding a bamboo pole.