rani

How to say it

Meaning

cane, rattan, or bamboo, a plant material used for weaving and construction.

Good to know

rani can also refer to a belt or sash plaited from such material.

Examples

• Fundi alisuka kiti kwa rani.The craftsman wove a chair from cane.
• Je, rani hii inatoka wapi?Where does this rattan come from?
• Hawakupata rani ya kutosha kujenga uzio.They did not get enough cane to build a fence.
• Vikapu vingi vya sokoni vimetengenezwa kwa rani.Many baskets at the market are made from rattan.