棟
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 棟
1
Common noun; Often むな as a prefix
ridge (of roof)
2
Common noun
back of a sword
3
Suffix; Counter
counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
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-
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