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島木
【 しまぎ 】
1. [n] {architecture}
▶ bottom part of the upper cross-beam of a torii
Cross references:
  ⇒ see: 1430280 鳥居 1. torii (Shinto shrine archway)



History:
2. A 2021-10-17 06:43:00  Jim Breen <...address hidden...>
1. A* 2021-10-17 04:12:09  Marcus Richert <...address hidden...>
  Refs: 
koj daij
鳥居の笠木の下にある横架材。

Essentials of Shinto: An Analytical Guide to Principal Teachings (1994) (google books)
"kasagi — upper cross beam 2. shimagi — under upper beam"
A Popular Dictionary of Shinto (1997)
"upper cross-beam (kasagi supported on shimagi) often curving up slightly at the ends in the popular myōjin style"
Shinto Shrines: A Guide to the Sacred Sites of Japan's Ancient Religion (2012)
"The upper lintel (kasagi) is double layered and turns upward at the ends."

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