corner post; corner pillar
A structural post or pillar located at a corner, such as in a building or fence.
The corner post of the old house is rotting.
downstage right pillar (noh stage)
Only when written 角柱
A specific term in noh theater referring to the pillar at the front right of the stage from the audience's perspective. Written 角柱 in this context.
See also: 隅 (すみ)
The downstage right pillar on the noh stage serves as a marker for performers to check their position.
General spelling for a corner post or pillar.
Used specifically for the downstage right pillar on a noh stage. Can also be read かくばしら with a different meaning.
Compound of 隅 (corner) and 柱 (pillar). The noh stage sense uses the kanji 角 (corner) with the same reading.