English–Japanese
“cane” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitsue
Example
祖父は杖を使います。so fu wa tsue o tsuka i ma su
My grandfather uses a cane.
How to say “cane” in Japanese
“Cane” in Japanese is 杖 (tsue).
It presents a simple walking aid held in the hand to provide balance and support.
Example sentences with 杖
山道では、杖をついて歩きます。san dō de wa tsue o tsu i te aru ki ma su
On mountain paths, I walk with a cane.
Tips for using 杖
- In everyday English, cane can mean either a walking aid or the jointed stem of a plant, so context separates the two senses.