also: ほだ
noun
kindling; tinder; firewood chips
Refers to small pieces of wood or shavings used to start a fire. The word is somewhat specialized and may be encountered in traditional or rural contexts.
焚き付けに榾を使う。
Use kindling to start the fire.
彼はナイフで榾を作った。
He made tinder with a knife.
Rarely used kanji form; the second character is uncommon.
Alternate reading; also used as a kana spelling.
The origin is uncertain. The kanji 榾 is a kokuji (Japanese-created character) combining 木 (tree) and 骨 (bone), possibly suggesting the hard, woody nature of kindling.