NichiDict

棟

N3
とう
[tou]
Illustration for 棟

Meanings

1.Noun

large building; building with a long roof

2.SuffixCounter

counter for buildings, apartments, etc.

Other Readings

「棟」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

新しい棟が来月完成する予定だ。

The new building is scheduled to be completed next month.

このマンションは三棟あります。

This apartment complex has three buildings.

あの棟に営業部の事務所がありました。

The office was in that building.