also: まるばしら
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Only when written 円柱 · Only with reading えんちゅう
Primarily a geometric solid or a cylindrical object; also used for architectural columns and mechanical shafts. Read えんちゅう.
この円柱の体積を計算してください。
Please calculate the volume of this cylinder.
神殿の正面には大きな円柱が並んでいる。
Large columns line the front of the temple.
noun
round pillar (architecture)
Only with reading まるばしら
Specifically a round pillar in a building, as opposed to a square pillar (角柱). Usually read まるばしら and often written in kana.
See also: 角柱
古い民家の土間には太いまるばしらが立っている。
A thick round pillar stands in the earthen-floor area of the old farmhouse.