柱 | Japanese meaning

柱【ちゅう】

Frequency rank: 2,730. – 2,733.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun, used as a suffix

bridge (of a koto, etc.)
cylinder; prismonly applies to ちゅう

Forms

柱【ちゅう】【じ】Frequency rank: 2,730. – 2,733.
ちゅうFrequency rank: 43,061. – 43,772.
じFrequency rank: 9,954. – 9,968.

Generated definitions (experimental)

bridge (of a koto, etc.)

This meaning refers to a structural component of traditional Japanese string instruments, particularly the koto, which support the strings and contribute to the instrument's sound quality.

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This bridge is important for clarifying the sound of the koto.

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He carefully adjusted the bridge of the koto.

cylinder; prism

In this context, the term is used to describe geometric shapes that are three-dimensional and have circular cross-sections (cylinder) or polygonal bases (prism).

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This object is shaped like a cylinder.

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He brought a prism into the classroom to teach geometry.

Generated collocations (experimental)

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