Japanese word

支柱

Pronunciation

Romajishichū

Meaning

  • nounsupport

Example

この支柱は屋根を支えます。ko no shi chū wa ya ne o sasa e ma su

This support holds up the roof.

Illustration for 支柱 (support)

More examples

この棚は支柱がないと倒れます。ko no tana wa shi chū ga na i to tao re ma su

This shelf will fall over without a support.

Core concept

Refers to a standing pillar whose role is to carry a load and provide stability.

Common phrases

  • 支柱を立てるshi chū o ta te ru

    erect a support

  • 支柱を固定するshi chū o ko tei su ru

    secure a support

  • 支柱を取り外すshi chū o to ri hazu su

    remove a support

Similar words

柱hashira: A vertical part of a building or framework that supports weight above it.
支えsasae: A physical object that holds something up or gives it stability.
つっかい棒tsukkaibō: A pole set against an object to support it temporarily.

Definition in Japanese

物を支え安定させるために設ける柱。mono o sasa e an tei sa se ru ta me ni mō ke ru hashira

Word origin

The compound 支柱 (shichū) consists of 支 (shi, "support") and 柱 (chū, "pillar"), making its structural function clear.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 支柱 (shichū) can also describe a central support in equipment or a framework, not only a post in a building.

Other meanings

  • pillarnoun
  • propnoun

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