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四本柱 (shihonbashira)

Romaji: shihonbashira

Meaning

  1. four posts that used to support the roof over the ring (sumo)

Kanji and stroke order

four
on: シ
kun: よ、よ.つ、よっ.つ、よん
5 strokes · JLPT 4
book, present, main
on: ホン
kun: もと
5 strokes · JLPT 4
pillar, post, cylinder
on: チュウ
kun: はしら
9 strokes · JLPT 2

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