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
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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
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(having, there being) a great number of books(yojijukugo)
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】
noun
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tiger keelback (Rhabdophis tigrinus)(usually kana)
Other readings:
やまかがし《赤棟蛇》
、ヤマカガシ
noun
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grass snake (Natrix natrix), ringed snake, water snake(usually kana)
Other readings:
ヨーロッパヤマカガシ