Kanji details for 棟
棟
Common kanji
ridgepole, ridge
KUN:
- むねmune
- むな-muna-
ON:
- トウtou
Example words(showing 1-10 of 31 results)
noun
1.
ridge (of roof)(often むな as a prefix)
2.
back of a sword
See also:刀背
suffix, counter
3.
counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
noun
•
separate building, outbuilding, outhouse
Other readings:
別棟【べっとう】[1]
Notes:
- word containing irregular kana usage
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)
noun
•
(having, there being) a great number of books(yojijukugo)