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[かなめ(要)·いし(石)]
kanameishi
noun

Root Words:

[かなめ(要) + いし(石)]
kaname + ishi

English Meaning(s) for 要石

noun
  1. keystone
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Definition and Synonyms for 要石

Linchpin a central cohesive source of support and stability
Synonyms: かなめ, よりどころ, キーストーン, バックボーン, 中枢, 主柱, 基幹, 大黒柱, 屋台骨, 幹, 幹, 支柱, 柱, 柱, 柱, 柱石, 要石

Meanings for each kanji in 要石

» need; main point; essence; pivot; key to
» stone

Categories 要石 is a member of

Support something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
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