pillar

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈpɪlɚ/

Noun

figuratively

Japanese Meaning

（建築）大きな柱、支柱として用いられる構造物。 / そのような構造物に類似するもの。 / （比喩的に）重要な支えとなる要素や基盤。

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The ancient temple's moss-covered pillar stood firm against centuries of wind and rain.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

古代の寺院の苔むした柱は、何世紀もの風雨に耐えてしっかりと立っていた。

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Sense（1）

(architecture) A large post, often used as supporting architecture.

Sense（2）

Something resembling such a structure.

a pillar of smoke

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Sense（3）

(figuratively) An essential part of something that provides support.

He's a pillar of the community.

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Sense（4）

(Roman Catholicism) A portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church.

two laye-men secular

eache of theym holdynge a pillar

In their hondes, steade of a mace

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Sense（5）

The centre of the volta, ring, or manege ground, around which a horse turns.

Sense（6）

(bodybuilding) The body from the hips over the core to the shoulders.

pillars

（ plural ）

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