石いし包ぼう丁ちょう

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Meanings

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stone harvesting knife; stone knife

Archaeological term for a prehistoric stone tool used for harvesting grain or cutting plants. Often associated with Jōmon or Yayoi period artifacts.

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Many stone harvesting knives have been excavated from this site.

石いし包丁ぼうちょうは主おもに稲いねなどの収しゅう穫かくに使つかわれたと考かんがえられている。

Stone knives are thought to have been used mainly for harvesting rice and other crops.