笏

Definitions

 * 1)  tablet held by officials at court

Kanji

 * 1) thin tablet
 * 2) mace
 * 3) scepter

Etymology
From, so named because of its length. The original name is avoided for being homophonous with.

Noun

 * 1) shaku; a thin tablet held in the right hand by those in full court dress.

Hanja

 * 1) a tablet held by officials at court (used to take notes, or for ceremonial purposes)