わら藁waraワラwara
1.
A dried material made from the stalks of plants such as rice or wheat, often used for bedding, insulation, or as a building material.
2.
A representation of a desperate situation, where one clings to the least reliable option in times of great hardship.
Example:
あのわらは火が付きやすい。
まきわら巻藁makiwara
1.
A bundled formation of straw used as a target for practicing various forms of striking techniques in martial arts and archery.
2.
A cylindrical assembly of straw designed to absorb and simulate the impact of weapon strikes for training purposes.
3.
A traditional training tool in martial arts that consists of wrapped straw, serving as a substitute for a more advanced target or opponent.