柱
はしら
pillar; post; support; prop
JLPT N1 Common word
Meanings
Noun
pillar; post- support; prop; mainstay
Suffix, Counter
counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.Noun, Noun, suffix
bridge (of a koto, etc.)- cylinder; prism
All 6 meanings
Noun
fret (of a biwa)
Example sentences
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He bumped his head against a post.
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The pillar tilted to the right and fell.
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They bound him to a pole.
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A cat was sharpening its claws against a post.
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The columns were made of marble.
More examples (10)
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The dog was chained to the post.
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That pole is not quite vertical.
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These beams will not carry the weight of the roof.
柱にナイフが突き刺さっていた。
There was a knife stuck in the pillar.
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These pillars support the stage.
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By lack of attention, she hit the post with her car.
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A large pillar obstructs the view of the lake.
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We extended a wire between two posts.
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Heavy posts are needed to sustain this bridge.
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The bridge is supported by 10 posts.