籐(とう)

とう
noun
rattan; cane; wicker
1. rattan; cane; wicker
The flexible stems of the rattan palm, and the material woven from them for furniture, baskets, and other goods.
籐(とう)の椅子(いす)に座(すわ)る。
I sit on a rattan chair.
籐(とう)で編(あ)んだかごを買(か)った。
I bought a basket woven from rattan.
夏(なつ)になると、籐(とう)の家具(かぐ)が涼(すず)しげで人気(にんき)だ。
In summer, rattan furniture is popular for its cool, airy look.

The cane or wicker material woven into furniture and baskets, prized in summer for its light, airy feel.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 籐(とう)の椅子(いす): a rattan chair
  • 籐(とう)製(せい)の家具(かぐ): rattan furniture
  • 籐(とう)を編(あ)む: to weave rattan

NOTE:

  • Read {とう} on its own; the plant is a climbing palm, and the word usually refers to the woven material.
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