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棒
On'yomi
ボウ
BOU
rod · stick · cane · pole · club · line
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and offer. Offering tree.
Symbolism
Stick, bar, rod. Represents stick.
Component Breakdown
棒=
木奉
tree + 奉
Words & Expressions
Words written with 棒
相棒あいぼうpal
泥棒どろぼうthief
鉄棒てつぼうiron bar
用心棒ようじんぼうbouncer
棒立ちぼうだちstanding upright
Four-Character Compounds
針小棒大
しんしょうぼうだい
exaggeration; making a mountain out of a molehill
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 棒 mean in Japanese?
棒 means rod, stick, cane, pole, club, line.
How do you read 棒?
On'yomi: ボウ (BOU).
How many strokes does 棒 have?
棒 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 棒 a good kanji for a tattoo?
棒 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means rod, stick, cane, pole, club, line. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.