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JLPT N18画 · 8 strokesradical 木freq #2329

stake, post, picket

On'yomi (音読み)

  • コウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • くい

Mnemonic

Imagine a sturdy wooden post (木) driven deep into the ground, firmly holding your favorite tent, as it stands like a stake against strong winds.

About this kanji

The kanji 「杭」 primarily means "stake" or "post," referring to a pointed piece of wood or metal that is driven into the ground. It is typically used as a noun, and in everyday conversation, you might encounter it in contexts like construction or gardening. Although there are not many common compounds with this kanji, it can be part of phrases such as "杭打ち" (くいうち), meaning "driving stakes," which is used in construction to secure foundations. A usage note is that while「杭」refers specifically to long, thin stakes, other kanji like 「柱」might be used for larger posts or pillars.

Example sentences

  • 杭を打ちます。

    Drive the stake.

Meanings across languages

English
stake, post, picket
한국어
말뚝
中文
id
tiang
th
หลัก
es
estaca
fr
pieu
de
Pfahl
pt
estaca

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