nakazuka 中束
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A generic term for struts *tsuka 束 that are set at the mid-point between two widely spaced major supporting members to strengthen the structure. For example, a short strut placed beneath the tread of a wide staircase to prevent sagging or a strut positioned at the center of a wide transom *ranma 欄間. Also tsurizuka 吊束.
 
Nagatomi 永富 house (Hyougo)

Nagatomi 永富 house (Hyougo)

Nagatomi 永富 house (Hyougo)

 
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