What does 柱 mean?
柱 is a Japanese noun meaning “pillar” or “post” in English. It can also be translated as “mainstay” 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
この家は太い柱で支えられている。
This house is held up by thick pillars.
彼は家族の柱だ。
He's the mainstay of the family.