Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 天柱(てんちゅう) in Japanese

天柱
Kana Reading
てんちゅう
Romaji
tenchū
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    pillars supporting heaven


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

9 strokes

pillar, post, cylinder, support

On'Yomi: チュウ

Kun'Yomi: はしら

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JLPT 5

4 strokes

heavens, sky, imperial

On'Yomi: テン

Kun'Yomi: あまつ, あめ, あま-

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