杭
杭
stake, post, picket
8 strokesFrequency 2,329Grade 9
On
コウ
Kun
くい
Nanori
わたる
Dictionary
Common Words
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Esp. 杭, 杙
stake; post; pile; picket
Examples
マンション用地は杭で囲まれている。
The site of the condominium is enclosed with stakes.
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Abbreviation; Archaic; Esp. 株
stump
1
Proverb
the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; people that stick out too much get punished
Examples
出る杭が打たれる会社じゃ、大きな成長は望めないね。
A company that stifles innovation can't hope to grow very much.
2
Proverb
tall trees catch much wind; people that excel at something become disliked
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stakes planted on the ground or underwater at irregular angles and intervals (to obstruct the enemy)
1
fulcrum peg (fitted into the cavity in an oar as part of a traditional oarlock)
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