Japanese word

スティック

Pronunciation

Romajisutikku

Meaning

  • nounstick

Example

ホッケーのスティックを握ります。ho kkē no su ti kku o nigi ri ma su

I grip the hockey stick.

Illustration for スティック (stick)

More examples

雨の後で、スティックの先が泥で汚れました。ame no ato de su ti kku no saki ga doro de yogo re ma shi ta

The tip of the stick got muddy after the rain.

Core concept

Centers on a narrow object held in the hand and used for movement, support, or a simple task.

Common phrases

  • スティックで線を描くsu ti kku de sen o ega ku

    draw a line with a stick

  • スティックを立てかけるsu ti kku o ta te ka ke ru

    lean a stick against something

Similar words

棒bō: A long, rigid object used for support, movement, or practical tasks.
杖tsue: A handheld object designed to support a person while walking.
ロッドroddo: A slender, usually straight object used as a tool or part of a device.
ステッキsutekki: A walking cane designed for personal use, often with a shaped handle or decorative style.

Definition in Japanese

手で持てるほど細長く、棒のような形をした物。te de mo te ru ho do hoso naga ku bō no yō na katachi o shi ta mono

Word origin

スティック (sutikku, "stick") was borrowed from English stick, a word related to Old English sticca, "stick or twig."

Usage tips

  • The Japanese compound スティックパン (sutikku pan) uses スティック (sutikku) for shape, not for an ingredient made from wood.

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