meaning of hashira
Â· just now. hashira æ±. The generic term for any type of pillar, column, post, pier and strut, the basic members of Japanese timber architecture. The character, itself, is made up of ki æ¨ meaning tree or wood and, by extension building timber; and ä¸» meaning main, chief, or master. In traditional construction, pillars are erected first and then all the structural parts including tie beams, roof framework and covering are added.