枢

くるる

Also written くろろ, くる, くるり

Meanings

1. Noun pivot hinge (using extensions on the top and bottom of a door that fit into cavities in the frame)
2. sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut) See also: 猿 (さる).

Kanji

• 枢 pivot

Words containing 枢

• 枢木 (くるるぎ) sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut)
• 枢戸 (くるるど) door (with a pivot hinge)

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