桁
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Noun referring to a structural column or beam in architecture, or a digit in numerical contexts. Can be used alone or with counters, e.g., 『桁が違う』 (keta ga chigau, 'different order of magnitude').
Theme
At a construction site, User and their colleague Taro inspect a new building project, discussing structural elements.
桁
けた
column, beam, digit
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'column' of numbers in a spreadsheet — each 'digit' sits in its own 'column' or 'beam'. 'Column' → 桁 (keta, 'column, digit').
Cultural Note
In Japanese architecture, 『桁』 (keta, 'beam') refers to horizontal beams in traditional wooden structures, such as in temples or houses. In mathematics, it's used for 'digit' in numbers, e.g., 『二桁』 (futaketa, 'two-digit').
Forms
Base: 桁Noun referring to a structural column or beam in architecture, or a digit in numerical contexts. Can be used alone or with counters, e.g., 『桁が違う』 (keta ga chigau, 'different order of magnitude').