棟梁
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 棟梁
1
central figure; pillar (e.g. of the nation); mainstay; chief support; leader
Examples
彼は将来国家の棟梁たるべき器だ。
He has the capacity to be a future leader of the nation.
2
chief; boss; leader; head
3
master carpenter
4
Orig. meaning
beams and ridge supports of a roof
Kanji in this Word
棟
12 strokes
Frequency: 1406
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
ridgepole
ridge
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むね
むな-
梁
11 strokes
Frequency: 2017
Grade 9
Meanings
weir
fish trap
beam
girder
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はり
うつばり
うちばり
やな
はし
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