三道具 (みつどうぐ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
three weapons for catching criminals (Edo period)
Historical term referring to the three pole weapons used by Edo-period law enforcement: 刺股 (sasumata), 突棒 (tsukubō), and 袖搦 (sodegarami).
See also: 刺股 · 突棒 · 袖搦
三
道
具
と
は
、
刺
股
、
突
棒
、
袖
搦
の
三
つ
の
捕
具
を
指
す
。
The three weapons refer to the three arresting tools: sasumata, tsukubō, and sodegarami.
tool, utensil, means
Similar words
- 刺股
One of the three weapons; a forked pole used to pin a suspect's limbs or neck.
- 突棒
One of the three weapons; a pole with a T-shaped head used to push or strike.
- 袖搦
One of the three weapons; a pole with barbed hooks used to entangle clothing.
Etymology
Compound of 三 (mi, 'three') + 道具 (dōgu, 'tool, implement'). The reading みつ is an older counter form for 'three'.
