1. ridgepole
2. ridge
Kanji
1. ridgepole
2. ridge
1. ridge (of roof)
2. back of a sword
3. counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
1. large building; building with a long roof
2. counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
1. eight buildings
1. six buildings
1. sign staked to a building's ridgepole at construction time stating the building's donor, builder, date, reason for construction, etc.
1. ridgepole-raising; setting up of the framework of a house
1. ridgepole; ridge beam
1. master carpenter; master builder