low fence; low wall
Refers to a low fence or wall, often found in traditional Japanese gardens or architecture. The term is somewhat literary or specialized.
We put a low fence around the garden.
Moss grew on the low wall of the old mansion.
Standard kanji spelling for this term.
Alternate kanji spelling; 女 (woman) + 墻 (wall). Rarely used.
Alternate kanji spelling; 姫 (princess) + 墻 (wall). Rarely used.
The term combines 姫 (princess, or something small/delicate) with 垣 (fence). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it likely refers to a small or decorative fence.