金棒

かなぼう
Alternative writings: 鉄棒
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

A metal rod or bar; can refer to tools such as a metal rod or crowbar.

Noun

Examples

倉庫の扉は金棒で補強されていた。

The warehouse door was reinforced with a metal bar.

引っ越しのときに古い金棒を見つけたが、使い道が思いつかなかった。

I found an old metal bar when moving, but couldn't think of a use for it.

工事現場では金棒やレバーが頻繁に使われる。

Metal bars and levers are frequently used at construction sites.

2

An iron club or staff (traditionally used by night watchmen), a heavy stick-like weapon or tool.

Noun

Examples

昔の夜回りは金棒を持って町を見回ったという記録がある。

Records say that night watchmen of old patrolled the town carrying iron clubs.

祭りの演出で演者が金棒を振る場面があった。

There was a scene in the festival performance where a performer swung an iron club.