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Lit. umbrella. The part of a stone lantern ishidourou Ξ“”βΔ that acts as an umbrella over the fire box *hibukuro ‰Ξ‘ά. Usually kasa are square or hexagonal, but only rarely octagonal. Occasionally, they are round. The roof line, from the top to the edge, is usually constructed in a convex-concave pattern, but it may be cambered or given a wavy outline. At the intervals dividing the kasa into sections, there are raised strips called *kudarimune ~“. These terminate in scroll or spiral embellishments called *warabide ˜nŽθ.
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*houkyouintou •σ⸈σ“ƒ, *tourou “”βΔ
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