柱 kanji: meaning “pillar”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N29 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- pillar
- On'yomi
- チュウ
- Kun'yomi
- はしら
Picture story to remember 柱
The lord (主) trusts a sturdy tree (木) trunk to be the pillar of his hall.
How to write 柱: stroke order
柱 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 柱
- 電柱でんちゅうutility pole
- 支柱しちゅうprop
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