“Ridgepole” or “Ridge of a roof” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “棟”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “棟” means “Leader”, “Ridge beam” or “Master Carpenter” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “棟”
Jouyou Kanji “棟” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 12 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | とう(tou) |
| Kun-Yomi | むね(mune) |
| むな(muna) | |
| かしら(kashira) | |
| Meanings | Ridge (of a roof) |
| Ridgepole, Ridge beam | |
| Chief, Leader, Master Carpenter | |
| Unit word for counting houses |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “棟”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 棟梁(とうりょう-to u ryo u) | ① Master carpenter, ② Chief, Boss, Leader, ③ Central figure, Mainstay |
| 棟木(むなぎ-mu na gi) | Ridge pole, Ridge beam |
| 棟上げ(むねあげ-mu ne a ge) | Ridgepole-raising, Setting up of the framework of a house |
| 棟割り(むねわり-mu ne wa ri) | Tenement house, Tenement |
| 梁棟(りょうとう-ryo u to u) | ① Master carpenter, ② Chief, Boss, Leader, ③ Central figure, Mainstay |
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