also: しゃかとお
10 of batons (mekuri karuta)
A specific card in the traditional Japanese mekuri karuta deck, representing the ten of batons. Used only in the context of this card game.
See also: めくりカルタ
I drew the 10 of batons in mekuri karuta.
Standard kanji spelling for this card name. The reading しゃかとお is also possible but less common.
Alternate reading; しゃかじゅう is more typical.
The name combines 釈迦 (Shakyamuni Buddha) and 十 (ten), likely from the card's design or scoring significance in traditional karuta. The exact origin is uncertain.