Japanese

はしら
Meaning: pillar; post; support
Part of Speech: Noun, Counter

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Handwriting

柱

Example sentences

As the pillar of the household, he supports the family.
地面に対して垂直に柱を立てる。
Stand the pillar vertically to the ground.
犯人は柱に太い縄で縛り付けられていた。
The criminal was tied to a pillar with a thick rope.
柱には太い材が使われている。
Thick timber is used for the pillars.
柱と柱の間隔は一間だ。
The interval between the pillars is one ken.
布袋様は七福神の一柱として親しまれています。
Hotei-sama is revered as one of the Seven Lucky Gods.
猫が柱を爬掻している。
The cat is scratching the pillar.

Usage Notes

Can refer to a physical support beam or metaphorically to a person who supports a group.

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