脇柱

Reading

Kana: わきばしら

Romaji: wakibashira

Definitions

noun

1

downstage left pillar (on a noh stage), by which the supporting actor introduces himself

See also: 脇 (reading わき, entry #5)

2

doorjamb; jambe; jamb

Kanji

脇

Readings: キョウ、 わき、 わけ

Meanings: armpit, the other way, another place, flank, supporting role

柱

Readings: チュウ、 はしら

Meanings: pillar, post, cylinder, support