うだつ

Frequency rank: 47,038. – 47,982.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

short pillar set on a beam to support a ridgepoleword usually written using kana alonesee also うだつが上がらない

Forms

うだつFrequency rank: 47,038. – 47,982.
卯建【うだつ】
宇立【うだつ】
梲【うだつ】

Generated definitions (experimental)

short pillar set on a beam to support a ridgepole

This term is used in the context of traditional Japanese architecture, specifically referring to a structural component that supports the main elements of a roof.

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A short pillar is installed to support the roof of the house.

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Traditional short pillars can be seen in old townhouses.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to raise a support pillarto not succeed (literally "not raising the pillar," used metaphorically)to support a ridgepoleto use for the ridgepoletraditional support pillarsupport pillar of a buildingwooden support pillar

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

Wiktionary

Example sentences

4 results

1. よう。

He is not going to get ahead.

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2. 、よう。

It seems as he is not going to get ahead.

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3. かかわら、かわら変わら。

For all his genius he is as obscure as ever.

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4. 。

He can't get on in the world.

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うだつ

Frequency rank: 47,038. – 47,982.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

short pillar set on a beam to support a ridgepoleword usually written using kana alonesee also うだつが上がらない

Forms

うだつFrequency rank: 47,038. – 47,982.
卯建【うだつ】
宇立【うだつ】
梲【うだつ】

Generated definitions (experimental)

short pillar set on a beam to support a ridgepole

This term is used in the context of traditional Japanese architecture, specifically referring to a structural component that supports the main elements of a roof.