What does 柱 mean?
柱 is a Japanese noun meaning “pillar; post” in English. It can also be translated as “support, counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.” depending on context. It is written as 柱 in kanji, はしら in hiragana, and hashira in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
この橋は１０本の柱で支えられている。
The bridge is supported by 10 posts.
海外向け食品の輸出は農業関連産業の柱の一つです。
Overseas food exports are one of the mainstays of agribusiness.