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用心棒 【ようじんぼう】
- [n] bodyguard; bouncer; (security) guard
- [n] bar (on a door); bolt
- [n] stick or pole used for self-defence
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 用 | Utilize, Business, Service, Use, Employ | ヨウ | もち.いる |
| 心 | Heart, Mind, Spirit, Heart Radical (no. 61) | シン | こころ, -ごころ |
| 棒 | Rod, Stick, Cane, Pole, Club, Line | ボウ |
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