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“crowbar” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikanabō

Example

古い金棒で箱を開けます。furu i kana bō de bako o a ke ma su

I open a box with an old crowbar.

Illustration for 金棒 (crowbar)

How to say “crowbar” in Japanese

“Crowbar” in Japanese is 金棒 (kanabō).

Centers on a thick iron bar used to apply force, either to pry something open or to strike.

Full entry for 金棒: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 金棒

金棒で石を動かして、道を通れるようにします。kana bō de ishi o ugo ka shi te michi o tō re ru yō ni shi ma su

I move the stone with a crowbar so that people can pass along the path.

Tips for using 金棒

  • In Japanese folklore, 金棒 (kanabō) is the iron club traditionally associated with 鬼 (oni), so the word can describe a weapon as well as a tool.

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