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[とう(棟)·りょう(梁)]
touryou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 棟梁

noun
  1. central figure; pillar (e.g. of the nation); mainstay; chief support; leader
  2. chief; boss; leader; head
  3. master carpenter
  4. beams and ridge supports of a roof (orig. meaning)
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Definition and Synonyms for 棟梁

Pillar a fundamental principle or practice
Synonyms: 中枢, 柱, 柱, 柱, 柱石, 棟梁
Gaffer a person who exercises control over workers
Synonyms: ボス, チーフ, リーダー, フォアマン, 上司, 上役, 主任, 主任者, 所長, 棟梁, 職長, 親方, 頭領, 頭首
Mainstay a prominent supporter
Synonyms: 中枢, 大黒柱, 支柱, 柱, 柱, 柱, 柱石, 棟梁

Meanings for each kanji in 棟梁

» ridgepole; ridge
» weir; fish trap; beam; girder

Categories 棟梁 is a member of

Rule a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
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Supervisor one who supervises or has charge and direction of
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Admirer a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 棟梁

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Sample Sentences for 棟梁

He has the capacity to be a future leader of the nation.
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