JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
棟 — ridgepole
- Reading
- トウ・むね・むな\~
- Meaning
- ridgepole; ridge
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
棟 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is トウ・むね・むな\~ and it means ridgepole; ridge. 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.
棟 appears in everyday japanese words such as 棟 (place).
Japanese words containing 棟
Frequently asked questions
What does 棟 mean in Japanese?
棟 means ridgepole; ridge in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 棟 read?
棟 is read トウ・むね・むな\~. Reading it inside real words — 棟 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 棟 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 棟 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 棟 in a word?
A common word containing 棟 is 棟 (とう) — "place". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 棟 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 棟 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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