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柱
Pillar, Column
はしら (hashira)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Traditional Japanese wooden temples often rely on massive wooden pillars that have allowed some buildings to survive for over a thousand years. 柱 is also the counter for gods in Shinto mythology.
Memory Trick
Imagine a huge wooden pillar holding up the roof of an ancient temple. That strong support helps you remember 柱 means 'pillar.'
Readings
Onyomi: チュウ (chuu)
Kunyomi: はしら (hashira)
Example Words
柱
はしら (hashira)
Pillar
電柱
でんちゅう (denchuu)
Utility pole
支柱
しちゅう (shichuu)
Support
円柱
えんちゅう (enchuu)
Cylinder
Example Sentence
古い 家 の 柱 は とても 太いです。
ふるい いえ の はしら は とても ふといです。
furui ie no hashira wa totemo futoi desu
The pillars of the old house are very thick.