Search Terms: 棟*
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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
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
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sign staked to a building's ridgepole at construction time stating the building's donor, builder, date, reason for construction, etc.
Other readings:
棟札【むねふだ】