Pole
Wooden Pole, Rod
noun
The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.
The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.
この棒、何の棒？テントの棒？
What is this stick for? Is this stick for the tent?
アイスの棒を使って、工作をしました。
I made a craft using ice cream sticks.
犬が棒をくわえて、嬉しそうに走ってきた。
The dog grabbed the stick in his mouth and ran over to me, looking happy.
まずはここに棒を立てて、目印にしよう！
First, let's stand the pole here and use it as a marker!