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)
棒
bō
(straight round stick, shaft, or bar)
棒
bō
(connector, part of a machine)
竿
sao
(fishing rod or pole)
鞭
muchi
(stick or bundle used for punishment)
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