Translation guide
A decorative tile placed at the edge of a roof eave, often with a circular end cap. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with specific architectural terms.
eave-end roof tile
General term, especially for the decorative end piece.
The learner wants to refer to the tile at the end of an eave, especially the decorative circular cap.
The most direct term for an eave-end roof tile, especially the decorative circular end piece. Used in architectural and historical contexts.
In everyday conversation, Japanese speakers might simply say 軒の瓦 (のきのかわら, 'eave tile') and describe the end part separately. The technical terms are mainly used in architecture, history, or art contexts.
The eave-end tiles of this temple are carved with dragon patterns.
Specifically refers to the round eave-end tile used at the end of a row of roof tiles. Common in traditional Japanese architecture.
Eave-end round tiles often feature family crests.
The flat eave-end tile, as opposed to the round one. Used in specific architectural descriptions.
The flat eave-end tiles of this building have a simple design.