錫しゃく杖じょう

noun

Buddhist monk's staff; khakkhara

A staff topped with metal rings, traditionally carried by Buddhist monks. The jingling sound is said to warn small creatures and announce the monk's presence. The term is specific to Buddhist contexts.

• 修しゅ行ぎょう僧そうは錫しゃく杖じょうを持もって歩あるいた。

  The ascetic monk walked carrying a khakkhara staff.

• 錫しゃく杖じょうの輪わがシャンシャンと鳴なる。

  The rings of the monk's staff jingle.