Definition of 棟梁 (とうりょう)
とうりょう
棟梁
とうりょう
touryou
Common word
noun
1.
central figure, pillar (e.g. of the nation), mainstay, chief support, leader
2.
chief, boss, leader, head
3.
master carpenter
4.
beams and ridge supports of a roof(orig. meaning)
Related Kanji
| 棟 | ridgepole, ridge |
| 梁 | weir, fish trap, beam, girder |