katsuogi

Questions

What does katsuogi mean?

A short log used as decoration in Japanese and Shinto architecture, placed at right angles to the ridgeline of a roof.

Where does katsuogi come from?

Borrowed from Japanese 鰹木 (katsuogi).

How to pronounce katsuogi

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “katsuogi”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “katsuogi”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “katsuogi” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.