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cane in Japanese

cane in Japanese is あし, よし, 蘆 — cane means the tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.

cane in Japanese

あし
noun
Pronounced: ashi
(uncountable) The plant itself, including many species in the grass family Gramineae; a reed
よし
noun
Pronounced: yoshi
(uncountable) The plant itself, including many species in the grass family Gramineae; a reed
noun
Pronounced: ashi
(uncountable) The plant itself, including many species in the grass family Gramineae; a reed
noun
Pronounced: tsue
(uncountable) The slender, flexible main stem of a plant such as bamboo, including many species in the grass family Gramineae

What does "cane" mean?

  1. noun The tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.
    "Workers cut the cane by hand before the harvest."
  2. noun A walking stick used for support while walking.
    "After the surgery, he needed a cane to get around."
  3. noun A rod traditionally used for corporal punishment, or the punishment itself.
    "Caning was once common in British schools."
  4. verb To hit someone with a cane as punishment.
    "The old headmaster was known for caning students who misbehaved."
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cane in a sentence

  • Workers cut the cane by hand before the harvest.
  • After the surgery, he needed a cane to get around.
  • Her grandfather's cane had a carved wooden handle.
  • Caning was once common in British schools.

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What is "cane" in Japanese?

"cane" in Japanese is あし, よし, 蘆. cane means: The tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.

How do you pronounce あし?

"cane" in Japanese is あし, pronounced "ashi".

How do you use "cane" in a sentence?

Example: "Workers cut the cane by hand before the harvest." In Japanese, "cane" is あし, よし, 蘆.

Are there other ways to say "cane" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "cane": あし, よし, 蘆, 杖.

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