also: さらえ
bamboo rake; farmer's rake
A rake made of bamboo, used in farming or gardening. Similar to 熊手 (くまで), which is often a heavier rake or a decorative charm.
See also: 熊手
I gathered the fallen leaves in the garden with a bamboo rake.
Alternate reading; less common than さらい.
Single-character form; rarely used alone and may be confused with other readings.
Compound of 竹 (bamboo) and 杷 (rake). The reading さらい is the nominalized form of the verb さらう (to rake, to sweep away).