長押

Reading

Kana: なげし

Romaji: nageshi

Definition

noun

1

beam running between columns in traditional Japanese architecture, esp. within Japanese-style rooms

Kanji

長

Readings: チョウ、 なが.い、 おさ

Meanings: long, leader, superior, senior

押

Readings: オウ、 お.す、 お.し-、 お.っ-、 お.さえる、 おさ.える

Meanings: push, stop, check, subdue, attach, seize, weight, shove, press, seal, do in spite of