Japanese word

梁

Pronunciation

Romajihari

Meaning

  • nounbeam

Example

古い家の梁は太いです。furu i ie no hari wa futo i de su

The beam in the old house is thick.

Illustration for 梁 (beam)

More examples

地震に備えて、梁を補強します。ji shin ni sona e te hari o ho kyō shi ma su

We reinforce the beams in preparation for earthquakes.

Core concept

It denotes a long structural piece that bridges a gap and bears the load of a roof or floor.

Common phrases

  • 梁を架けるhari o ka ke ru

    install a beam

  • 梁を補強するhari o ho kyō su ru

    reinforce a beam

Similar words

桁keta: A building member extends along the top of a wall and supports the ends of roof members.

Definition in Japanese

建物の柱などの間に横に渡し、屋根や床を支える太い材木。tate mono no hashira na do no aida ni yoko ni wata shi ya ne ya yuka o sasa e ru futo i zai moku

Word origin

The word はり (hari, "beam") is a native noun rather than a Sino-Japanese compound; 梁 (hari) is its established kanji spelling, originally referring to a beam or bridge.

Usage tips

  • The word 梁 (hari, "beam") can arise in conversations about renovating old Japanese houses because a hidden structural member may be uncovered during the work.

Other meanings

  • joistnoun

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