munakata 棟形
KEY WORD : architecture / general terms
 
Ridge beam. Also called munegata, munagata, munegeta 棟桁; *kudarimune 降棟 or osagomai 小狭小舞.

1 A synonym for *munagi 棟木 (the ridge pole). A ridge beam receives the upper ends of the rafters.

2 A board roof where the underside is visible *keshou yaneura 化粧屋根裏.
 
 

 
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