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棟
On'yomi
トウ
TOU
Kun'yomi
むね・むな-
mune / muna
ridgepole · ridge
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and east. East tree.
Symbolism
Ridge, master builder, building. Represents ridge.
Component Breakdown
棟=
木東
tree + 東
Words & Expressions
Words written with 棟
別棟べつむねouthouse
Four-Character Compounds
汗牛充棟
かんぎゅうじゅうとう
(having, there being) a great number of books
Proverbs & Idioms
棟梁の一喝
とうりょうのいっかつ
One shout from the master builder
A leader's word settles everything
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 棟 mean in Japanese?
棟 means ridgepole, ridge.
How do you read 棟?
On'yomi: トウ (TOU). Kun'yomi: むね、むな- (mune, muna).
How many strokes does 棟 have?
棟 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 棟 a good kanji for a tattoo?
棟 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means ridgepole, ridge. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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