staff, cane
On'yomi (音読み)
- ジョウ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- つえ
About this kanji
The kanji 「杖」 means "staff" or "cane" and is used primarily as a noun. This character represents something that supports or aids in walking. Its kun'yomi reading is つえ, which is how you would say "cane" in everyday conversation. Although there are few commonly used compound words with this kanji, it is often used in expressions involving physical support or assistance. A usage note to keep in mind is that while it generally refers to a walking stick, it can also symbolize guidance or support in a more metaphorical sense.
Example sentences
杖をお持ちですか？
Do you have a cane?
Meanings across languages
- English
- staff, cane
- 한국어
- 지팡이, 막대기
- 中文
- 手杖, 拐杖
- id
- tongkat, beduk
- th
- ไม้เท้า, ไม้
- es
- bastón, vara
- fr
- bâton, canne
- de
- Stock, Stock
- pt
- bastão, vara
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