棟

Meaning

1. n
   ridge (of roof)
2. n
   back of a sword
3. sufctr
   counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
4. n
   large building; building with a long roof
5. sufctr
   counter for buildings, apartments, etc.

Example sentences

• 建物は２棟とも全焼した。

  Both buildings burned down.

• ３棟の家屋が全壊しました。

  Three homes were completely destroyed.