杖
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Base noun form. Refers to a walking stick or cane used for support. Example: 『杖を使う』 (tsue o tsukau, 'to use a cane').
Theme
At a community center, User, a volunteer, helps an elderly resident, Grandma Sato, with mobility aids and daily support.
杖
つえ
cane
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Memory Hook
Imagine a 'joe' (杖 tsue sounds like 'joe') using a cane to walk steadily. 'Joe with a cane' → 杖 (tsue, 'cane').
Cultural Note
In Japan, canes are often used by elderly people for support, and they are sometimes seen as symbols of wisdom and respect in traditional contexts.
Forms
Base: 杖Base noun form. Refers to a walking stick or cane used for support. Example: 『杖を使う』 (tsue o tsukau, 'to use a cane').