A traditional farming tool; the exact type may vary by region and period. Often refers to a kind of rake or hoe.
small Noh accessory
A small prop used in Noh theater; specific usage and appearance may be obscure outside specialized contexts.
In old farmhouses, they used an eburi to level the rice paddies.
The eburi used in Noh is one of the small props.
Alternate spelling with okurigana.
The derivation is uncertain. The kanji 柄 (handle) and 振 (wave, swing) may describe the tool's motion or shape.