竹

竹

"Bamboo."

In this sentence, '竹' (bamboo) is used as the subject representing the plant species.

庭に竹がたくさん植えられています。

There are many bamboos planted in the garden.

Here, '竹の' (bamboo) modifies '籠' (basket) to indicate the material of the basket.

竹の籠を作る技術は昔から伝わっています。

The technique of making bamboo baskets has been passed down through generations.

In this sentence, '竹竿' (bamboo pole) combines '竹' (bamboo) and '竿' (pole) to form a compound noun indicating a specific object made of bamboo.

その竹竿は釣りに使うのに十分な長さです。

That bamboo pole is long enough to be used for fishing.