(ものほ)竿(ざお)

ものほしざお
noun
laundry pole; drying pole
1. laundry pole; drying pole
a long pole used for hanging laundry to dry outdoors
物干(ものほ)竿(ざお)洗濯物(せんたくもの)()す。
To hang laundry on a drying pole.
物干(ものほ)竿(ざお)()びてきた。
The laundry pole has started to rust.
台風(たいふう)(まえ)物干(ものほ)竿(ざお)片付(かたづ)ける。
To put away the laundry pole before a typhoon.

物干(ものほ)竿(ざお) is a common household item in Japan where outdoor drying is standard.

KANJI BREAKDOWN:

  • (もの) (thing)
  • ()す (to dry)
  • 竿(さお)竿(ざお) (pole - rendaku)

MATERIALS:

  • ステンレス(すてんれす)(せい) (stainless steel)
  • アルミ(あるみ)(せい) (aluminum)
  • 伸縮(しんしゅく)(しき) (extendable type)

CULTURAL CONTEXT:
In Japan, most homes dry laundry outdoors on balconies or in yards using 物干(ものほ)竿(ざお). Dryers are less common than in Western countries.

RELATED TERMS:

  • 物干(ものほ)(だい) (laundry drying rack/stand)
  • 洗濯(せんたく)(もの) (laundry)
  • 布団(ふとん)()し (futon drying)
  • ハンガー (hanger)

PHRASE:

  • 物干(ものほ)竿(ざお)はいりませんか」 (famous phrase from traveling salesmen)