棒
ぼう · bou (also spelled bo)
Pole, rod, stick, baton
- line, dash
- spoken monotonously
Other ways to say “pole” in Japanese →
flat · what is pitch accent?
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What does 棒 mean?
Pole, rod, stick, baton. It can also mean: line, dash; spoken monotonously.
How do you pronounce 棒?
ぼう (bou). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 棒?
JLPT N2 — upper intermediate. See the JLPT N2 guide.
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