“Prop” in Japanese
Short answer
Prop in Japanese is “突っ張り” (tsuppari). Full meaning: prop, strut, support, brace, bar; becoming taut, tightness, stiffness, cramp; thrust, slapping attacks.
Other ways to say “Prop” in Japanese
支柱
shichuu prop, stay, support, brace, fulcrum
つっぱり
tsuppari prop, strut, support, brace, bar; becoming taut, tightness, stiffness, cramp; thrust, slapping attacks
ヅッパリ
zuppari prop, strut, support, brace, bar; becoming taut, tightness, stiffness, cramp; thrust, slapping attacks
づっぱり
zuppari prop, strut, support, brace, bar; becoming taut, tightness, stiffness, cramp; thrust, slapping attacks
ツッパリ
tsuppari prop, strut, support, brace, bar; becoming taut, tightness, stiffness, cramp; thrust, slapping attacks
突っかい
tsukkai prop, support
つっかえ棒
tsukkaebou prop, support
つっかい棒
tsukkaibou prop, support
支え
tsukae support, stay, prop
拠り所
yoridokoro grounds, foundation, authority; support, prop, something upon which to rely
柱
chuu pillar, post; support, prop, mainstay; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
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