六尺棒

ろくしゃくぼう

Meanings

1. Noun 6-shaku-long wooden pole (traditionally used for self-defence, capturing lawbreakers, etc.) See also: 尺 (しゃく).
2. carrying pole; shoulder pole See also: 天秤棒 (てんびんぼう).

Kanji

• 六 six. Read as ロク.
• 尺 shaku. Read as シャク.
• 棒 rod. Read as ボウ.

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