JLPT N1
棟
ridgepole; building counter
Readings
On'yomiトウ
Kun'yomiむね・むな
Mnemonic
The main TREE beam — the RIDGEPOLE that holds the building.
Example Words
棟梁 (とうりょう) master carpenter
一棟 (いっとう) one building
別棟 (べつむね) separate building
ridgepole; building counter