Shirabe
竹 の 杖

杖つえ

Common Noun
English jmdict
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) cane;walking stick;staff;wand
杖は彼に何の役にも立たなかった。
The stick didn't help him any.
English jmdict
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) historical term public caning (60-100 strokes; second least severe of the five ritsuryō punishments)
See also: 五刑 (ごけい)
English jmdict
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) bamboo rod (stick, pole)
Other forms 竹のつえ 【たけのつえ】