244.柱


1. Meaning and Reading

  • pillar, column, post
  • Onyomi : ちゅう
  • Kunyomi : はしら

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 木 : tree
  • 主 : main

A wooden (木) pillar becoming the main axis (主). Meaning ‘pillar’.

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3. Example Words

はしら
pillar, post

The pillar of the house is thick.

電柱 でんちゅう
utility pole

A utility pole stands by the side of the road.