枢
Kanji · N1
枢 / hinge
Kanji for hinge, pivot, or door.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | スウ、シュ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | とぼそ、からくり | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
枢 carries the meaning hinge, pivot, or door.
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Common compounds with 枢
中枢ちゅうすうcentre / center / pivot
枢軸すうじくaxle / pivot
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