パドル
Meanings
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Refers to a paddle for canoeing, kayaking, table tennis, or similar equipment. Also used for paddle-shaped objects.
I bought a paddle for canoeing.
A table tennis racket is also called a paddle.
Usage patterns
- パドルで漕ぐto paddle (a boat) with a paddle
We paddled the canoe down the river.
- パドルを握るto grip a paddle
Beginners first learn how to properly grip a paddle.