Word details
棟梁
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 棟梁.
Dictionary
Entry
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
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