quiver (cylindrical, worn on back or hip)
Historical term for a specific type of quiver used in ancient Japan, typically cylindrical and carried on the back or hip.
An ancient quiver is on display at the museum.
The warrior went to the battlefield with a quiver on his back.
pitcher plant
broomrape (Orobanche coerulescens)
common self-heal; Prunella vulgaris subsp. asiatica
Standard kanji for this historical quiver.
Kana spelling, useful for learners.
Alternate kanji spelling, less common.
Irregular kanji variant.
The origin is uncertain; the word is old and refers specifically to a type of quiver used in ancient Japan.