Dictionary
English - Japanese
Column
ˈkɑləm
Very common
~ 2000
~ 2000
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
柱 (はしら, hashira), コラム (こらむ, koramu), 列 (れつ, retsu), 項目 (こうもく, koumoku)
Column meanings in Japanese
柱 (はしら, hashira)
Example:
The column in the middle of the room supports the ceiling.
部屋の真ん中にある柱は天井を支えています。
The ancient temple has many beautifully carved columns.
その古代の寺院には、美しく彫刻された多くの柱があります。
Usage: formalContext: Architecture, construction, and historical sites.
Note: This meaning refers to a physical pillar or column that supports structures.
コラム (こらむ, koramu)
Example:
She writes a weekly column for the local newspaper.
彼女は地元の新聞に週刊コラムを書いています。
The magazine features a health column every month.
その雑誌には毎月健康コラムがあります。
Usage: informalContext: Journalism, publishing, and media.
Note: This term is used for written articles or sections in newspapers and magazines.
列 (れつ, retsu)
Example:
Please arrange the data in a single column.
データを一列に並べてください。
The table has three columns of information.
そのテーブルには三つの情報の列があります。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Data organization, spreadsheets, and tables.
Note: This meaning refers to a vertical arrangement of items, often used in data tables.
項目 (こうもく, koumoku)
Example:
Each column in the spreadsheet represents different items.
スプレッドシートの各項目は異なるアイテムを表しています。
You need to fill in all the columns before submitting the form.
フォームを提出する前に、すべての項目を記入する必要があります。
Usage: formalContext: Forms, applications, and organizational documents.
Note: This meaning is used for items or categories in a list or table.
Column's synonyms
post
A post is a vertical support or structure, often smaller and simpler than a column.
Example: She tied the banner to the wooden post in the garden.
Note: Posts are typically smaller and less ornate compared to columns.
shaft
A shaft refers to the long, vertical part of a column or a long narrow structure.
Example: The ancient temple had intricate carvings on its marble shafts.
Note: Shaft specifically refers to the vertical part of a column or a similar structure.
pier
A pier is a vertical structure built to support weight, especially in a body of water.
Example: The bridge was supported by sturdy concrete piers.
Note: Piers are often used to support structures over water, while columns are more commonly found in buildings.
Column expressions, common phrases
Columnist
A columnist is a writer who regularly contributes articles or opinion pieces to a newspaper, magazine, or website.
Example: The newspaper hired a new columnist to write opinion pieces.
Note: Columnist refers to a person who writes columns, while column is a vertical structure or a list of items placed one below the other.
Column inches
Column inches represent the amount of space an article or advertisement occupies in a newspaper or magazine.
Example: The article took up several column inches in the newspaper.
Note: Column inches is a measurement of space in print media, while column refers to a vertical structure.
Columnar
Columnar describes something that is shaped like a column, tall, narrow, and cylindrical in form.
Example: The museum displayed a columnar arrangement of ancient artifacts.
Note: Columnar is an adjective describing the shape of something, while column refers to a vertical structure.
Op-ed column
An op-ed column is a section in a newspaper where opinion articles written by guest writers or staff members are published.
Example: The newspaper's op-ed column featured diverse perspectives on current events.
Note: Op-ed column specifically refers to opinion pieces in print media, while column can refer to various meanings including a vertical structure.
Support column
A support column is a vertical structure that bears the weight of a building or provides support for a structure.
Example: The engineers reinforced the building's support columns to withstand earthquakes.
Note: Support column refers to a structural element, while column can have a broader meaning including a list of items.
Pillar
Pillar is used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that is considered as a strong and reliable supporter or upholder of an institution or community.
Example: The pillars of the community came together to support the local charity event.
Note: Pillar is often used metaphorically, while column primarily refers to a physical vertical structure.
Columnist block
Columnist block is similar to writer's block, where a columnist faces a creative slowdown or inability to produce new content.
Example: The writer experienced a columnist block and struggled to come up with new ideas for the newspaper.
Note: Columnist block is a specific term related to column writing, while column refers to a vertical structure.
Column everyday (slang) expressions
Hit the hay
This slang phrase means to go to bed or go to sleep.
Example: I'm so tired, I'm going to hit the hay early tonight.
Note: The original word 'hay' refers to dried grass used as fodder. The slang term 'hit the hay' uses 'hay' to represent 'bed.'
Backseat driver
A backseat driver is someone who constantly gives unwanted advice or criticism, especially while not actually driving.
Example: Stop being a backseat driver and let me focus on the road.
Note: While a 'driver' refers to the person physically operating a vehicle, a 'backseat driver' refers to someone who is not driving but giving unsolicited guidance.
Money talks
Money talks means that wealth and financial power have a strong influence on decisions and actions.
Example: In this business, money talks, so make sure you have your finances in order.
Note: The phrase 'money talks' uses 'money' to signify influence and power rather than literal verbal communication.
Water under the bridge
This expression means that a past conflict or issue has been resolved or forgiven.
Example: We had our differences in the past, but it's all water under the bridge now.
Note: While 'water' typically refers to the liquid, in this slang term, 'water under the bridge' symbolizes past events that are no longer significant.
Column - Examples
The building has a beautiful column in front of it.
I always read the sports column in the newspaper.
The data is organized in a table with several columns.
Column grammar
Column - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: column
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): columns
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): column
Syllables, Separation and Stress
column Contains 2 syllables: col • umn
Phonetic transcription: ˈkä-ləm
col umn , ˈkä ləm (The red syllable is stressed)
Column - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
column: ~ 2000 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
...