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柱
柱 (readings: ちゅう, はしら; Japanese kanji) means “pillar / post”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 電柱 (utility pole).
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太い柱が立つ。
ふといはしらがたつ。A thick pillar stands.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 柱 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | pillar / post |
| Readings | ちゅう, はしら |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 電柱 (utility pole) |
How to read 柱
柱 is read ちゅう or はしら depending on the word.
Words with 柱
- 電柱cột điện
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Updated: 2026-08-09