梯子
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Base noun form. Refers to a physical ladder or stairs used for climbing. In Japanese, it can denote both portable ladders and fixed staircases in some contexts, but typically means 'ladder'.
Theme
User is helping their neighbor Taro with home repairs, and they discuss using a ladder to reach a high shelf in the garage.
梯子
はしご
ladder, stairs
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine climbing a ladder to reach a high shelf. The word sounds like 'hashigo' — think of 'hash' (to scramble up) and 'go' (as in go up). 'Hashigo' → ladder!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『梯子』 (hashigo, 'ladder') is often used in traditional settings like temples or homes for maintenance. It's also a metaphor in idioms, such as 『梯子を外す』 (hashigo o hazusu, 'to pull the ladder away'), meaning to betray someone.
Forms
Base: 梯子Base noun form. Refers to a physical ladder or stairs used for climbing. In Japanese, it can denote both portable ladders and fixed staircases in some contexts, but typically means 'ladder'.