簓 (diāo) - A traditional Japanese tool used for cleaning and & a bamboo whisk or scraper.

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簓 · diāo

A traditional Japanese tool used for cleaning and maintaining bamboo gutters, pipes, and narrow spaces;

a bamboo whisk or scraper.

A traditional Japanese tool used for cleaning anda bamboo whisk or scraper.

Usage highlights

Bamboo takeboukiRoof cleaning takeboukiGutter maintenance takeboukiTraditional tool takeboukiNarrow space cleaner takebouki
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He used a takebouki (竹簓) to clean the roof gutter.
  • The craftsman employed a takebouki (竹簓) for intricate cleaning work.
  • Takebouki (竹簓) are essential for maintaining traditional Japanese architecture.

Collocations

  • Bamboo takebouki(竹簓)
  • Roof cleaning takebouki(屋根掃除用の簓)
  • Gutter maintenance takebouki(樋手入れ用の簓)
  • Traditional tool takebouki(伝統的な道具の簓)
  • Narrow space cleaner takebouki(狭い場所の掃除用簓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Japanese, not Chinese, cultural contexts for maintenance of traditional architecture.
  • Associated with craftsmanship and preservation of historical buildings in Japan.
  • The character 簓 is a kokuji (国字), created in Japan and not used in standard Chinese.

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