noun
crosspiece; penetrating tie beam
In traditional Japanese architecture, a horizontal timber that passes through pillars to tie them together. Often seen in temple and shrine construction.
このお寺の柱には、太い貫が通っている。
Thick penetrating tie beams run through the pillars of this temple.
貫は、柱同士をしっかりとつなぐ役割を果たす。
The crosspiece serves to firmly connect the pillars to each other.