棟

むね

ridge (of roof)

N1 #4,538

Meanings

  1. noun, often むな as a prefix ridge (of roof)
  2. back of a sword
  3. suffix, counter counter for buildings, apartments, etc.

とう

  1. noun large building; building with a long roof
  2. suffix, counter counter for buildings, apartments, etc.

Its kanji

In sentences

建物たてものは２棟むねとも全焼ぜんしょうした。 Both buildings burned down. #9832979

３棟むねの家屋かおくが全壊ぜんかいしました。 Three homes were completely destroyed. #11761198