Translation guide
A shoulder pole is a carrying tool used to transport loads, typically balanced across one shoulder. This entry covers the tool itself and related expressions.
The physical pole used to carry loads on the shoulder
The standard term for a shoulder pole, often used by porters or in traditional settings.
Describing the action of using a shoulder pole
The most natural way to say 'to carry with a shoulder pole'.
彼は天秤棒で桶を運んだ。
He carried the buckets with a shoulder pole.
Literally 'carrying pole', a more generic term that can refer to any pole used for carrying on the shoulder.
担ぎ棒を使って荷物を運ぶ。
They carry loads using a shoulder pole.
He is carrying water buckets with a shoulder pole.
A more general phrase meaning 'to carry with a pole', not necessarily a specialized shoulder pole.
荷物を棒で担いで運んだ。
They carried the luggage on a pole.