Common noun; Often むな as a prefix

ridge (of roof)

Common noun

back of a sword

Suffix; Counter

counter for buildings, apartments, etc.

(hospital) ward

Common noun

large building; building with a long roof

Suffix; Counter

counter for buildings, apartments, etc.

central figure; pillar (e.g. of the nation); mainstay; chief support; leader

chief; boss; leader; head

master carpenter

Orig. meaning

beams and ridge supports of a roof

separate building; outbuilding; outhouse

one house; the same house

master carpenter; master builder

administrative building

suffix for building numbers

ridgepole; ridge beam