onigawara �S�� (original) (raw)

Lit. goblin-tile.

**1�@**The generic name for decorative roof tiles found at the ends of a main ridge *oomune �哏, or descending ridge *kudarimune �~��. In the Nara and Heian periods they were usually decorated with flower or animal designs, and in the Kamakura period with a goblin oni �S mask. Usually tile but occasionally made of stone or wood. Swirling or wave patterns found at the bottom right and left of the onigawara are called *hire �h. In the case of temples, shrines and palaces the terms *oni-ita �S�� or *hanagawara �Ԋ� are sometimes used insted of onigawara.

Houryuuji Shouryouin �@��������@ (Nara)

2�@A decorative wooden board used the both ends of a box ridge *hakomune ����, on cypress-bank *hiwadabuki �O�畘, and shingle *kokerabuki �`��, roofs. This is thought to be the earliest meaning of the term.