ヒョウ, たわら

bag, bale, sack, counter for bags

JLPT1 G5 S10 F1481

As per 表# (spread) + person (→ human agency) → spread/distribute the contents of a *sack* → *counter for straw sacks* (← , originally a container of woven straw in which to keep rice or charcoal, i.e., goods stored for subsequent distribution).

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