柱

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This kanji means pillar, column, or pole.

on readings:
  • chū
kun readings:
  • hashira
examples:
大黒柱 daikokubashira central pillar, mainstay
電柱 denchū utility/electric pole
円柱 enchū column, cylinder
柱 hashira pillar, column, pole
支柱 shichū prop, support, strut
水銀柱 suiginchū column of mercury

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Last ∆ on 28 February 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.