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

門柱

Reading

Kana: もんちゅう
Romaji: monchū
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

gatepost; pier

Kanji

Readings: モン、 かど、 と
Meanings: gate, counter for cannons
Readings: チュウ、 はしら
Meanings: pillar, post, cylinder, support

Example Sentence

彼女(かのじょ)(くるま)不注意(ふちゅうい)から門柱(もんちゅう)にぶつかった。
➥Her car struck against the gatepost through her carelessness.
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