Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'column; shaft; cylinder · round pillar (esp. in buildings)

Nounprop; stay; support; brace; fulcrum

Nounutility pole; power pole; telephone pole; telegraph pole

Nouncentral pillar (of a building) · mainstay (e.g. of an economy); backbone (e.g. of a family); provider; main man

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)hard-nosed; strong-willed; determined; unyielding; stubborn; resolute; assertive; headstrong