1.
scoop; shovel; small shovel; trowel
a tool with a handle and a broad blade used for digging or moving materials; in Japanese, typically refers to smaller hand tools for gardening
From dutch
Loanword from Dutch "schop" (shovel).
Regional variation
In Japan, the terms スコップ and シャベル can vary by region:
- In eastern Japan, スコップ often refers to small hand tools, and シャベル to larger shovels
- In western Japan, the usage may be reversed
Usage
- Gardening (small hand trowels)
- Children's sandbox play
- Snow removal (larger versions)
- Construction/digging