This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

角柱

Readings

Kana: かくちゅう、かくばしら
Romaji: kakuchū, kakubashira
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

prism

2

polygonal (esp. square) pillar

3

bamboo

Kanji

Readings: カク、 かど、 つの
Meanings: angle, corner, square, horn, antlers
Readings: チュウ、 はしら
Meanings: pillar, post, cylinder, support

隅柱

角柱

Reading

Kana: すみばしら
Romaji: sumibashira
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

corner post; corner pillar

2

downstage right pillar (on a noh stage)

See also: (reading すみ, entry #2)
Note: Only 角柱

Kanji

Readings: グウ、 すみ
Meanings: corner, nook
Readings: チュウ、 はしら
Meanings: pillar, post, cylinder, support
Readings: カク、 かど、 つの
Meanings: angle, corner, square, horn, antlers