JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
柱 — pillar
- Reading
- チュウ・はしら
- Meaning
- pillar; post; cylinder; support
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
柱 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is チュウ・はしら and it means pillar; post; cylinder; support. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
柱 appears in everyday japanese words such as 柱 (pillar) and 電柱 (telephone pole).
Japanese words containing 柱
Frequently asked questions
What does 柱 mean in Japanese?
柱 means pillar; post; cylinder; support in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 柱 read?
柱 is read チュウ・はしら. Reading it inside real words — 柱 and 電柱 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 柱 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 柱 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 柱 in a word?
A common word containing 柱 is 柱 (はしら) — "pillar". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 柱 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 柱 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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