桟さんさんFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000じ字FuriganaAudioMeaningsJump to a sense…1. frame (of a sliding door)2. crosspiece; bar3. sliding wooden bolt (for a door or window)4. rung (of a ladder)1nounframe (of a sliding door)Specifically the wooden frame or stile of a sliding door (障子や襖の框).障しょう子じの桟さんが外はずれてしまった。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe frame of the sliding screen came off.2nouncrosspiece; barA horizontal or transverse bar used in construction, furniture, or joinery.この椅い子すの桟さんが折おれてしまった。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe crosspiece of this chair broke.3nounsliding wooden bolt (for a door or window)A traditional wooden latch that slides horizontally to secure a door or window; also called 猿 (さる) in some contexts.See also: 猿雨あま戸どの桟さんをかけて鍵かぎをかける。Break this sentence down in the analyzerSlide the wooden bolt on the storm shutter to lock it.4nounrung (of a ladder)The horizontal step of a ladder.梯子はしごの桟さんが一いっ本ぽん抜ぬけている。Break this sentence down in the analyzerOne rung of the ladder is missing.See all 14 example sentences ›Expressions窓まどの桟さんwindow frame; window sill桟さんを打うち付つけるnail a crosspiece (to)