Rod

"Rod" in Japanese

杆体

kantai

(part of the retina of the eye — see also rod cell)

杆菌

kankin

(microbiology: rod shaped microorganism)

桿体

kantai

(part of the retina of the eye — see also rod cell)

桿菌

kankin

(microbiology: rod shaped microorganism)

(straight round stick, shaft, or bar)

(connector, part of a machine)

竿

sao

(fishing rod or pole)

muchi

(stick or bundle used for punishment)

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