Kanji
What does the kanji 棟 mean?
棟 means ridgepole, roof ridge; building (counter). On'yomi トウ. Kun'yomi むね、むな-.
Quick facts| On'yomi | トウ |
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| Kun'yomi | むね、むな- |
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| Strokes | 12 |
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| Main radical | 木 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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棟On'yomi トウKun'yomi むね、むな-
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes
ridgepole, roof ridge; building (counter)
Memory hook
The horizontal timber (木) catching the sun (日) at the top of the roof — RIDGEPOLE, BUILDING.
Stroke order · 12 strokes
Common words
- 棟とうbuilding (counter/unit); ridge (of a roof)
