Meanings
Readings
Common Words
Common noun
pillar; post
Common noun
support; prop; mainstay
Suffix; Counter
counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
utility pole; power pole; telephone pole; telegraph pole
Word usually written using kana alone
icicle
ひょうちゅう only
ice pillar (for cooling a room)
つらら only; Archaic
ice
円柱 only; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
column; shaft; cylinder
Usu. まるばしら
round pillar (esp. in buildings)
Memory Mnemonics
Keywords
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Constituents
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Mnemonic Stories
A lord‘s authority is the central pillar that supports his house; it must be as strong and deep-rooted as an ancient tree.
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