Meaning

Primary

Mast

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The pillar the sail is attached to is called a mast. Without it the sail wouldn't do it's job and your sailboat wouldn't move at all.

Reading

ほばしら
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings for this word are both kun'yomi readings. You learned these readings with other vocabulary, so you should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

この木は帆柱にちょうどいいぞ。

This tree is perfect for a mast.

Kanji Composition