corner post; corner pillar
A structural post or pillar located at a corner, such as in a building or fence.
古い家の隅柱が腐ってきている。
The corner post of the old house is rotting.
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)
能舞台の角柱は、演者が位置を確認する目印になる。
The downstage right pillar on the noh stage serves as a marker for performers to check their position.
When read かくばしら, it means a square pillar or prism, not the noh stage term.
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.