noun
fishpole bamboo; golden bamboo
A species of bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea) known for its distinctive compressed internodes at the base, often used for fishing poles and ornamental purposes.
布袋竹は釣り竿の材料としてよく使われる。
Fishpole bamboo is often used as a material for fishing rods.
庭に布袋竹を植えた。
I planted golden bamboo in the garden.
The name 布袋竹 (ほていちく) likely derives from the resemblance of its swollen internodes to the belly of Hotei (布袋), the god of contentment, combined with 竹 (bamboo).