noun
bridgeway; covered bridge passage; hashigakari
In Noh theater, the roofed bridge-like passage connecting the main stage to the mirror room (kagami-no-ma). Used for entrances, exits, and dramatic movement.
能舞台では、橋掛かりを役者が登場するときに使う。
On the Noh stage, performers use the hashigakari when making their entrance.
橋掛かりは、鏡の間と舞台をつなぐ屋根付
The hashigakari is a roofed passageway connecting the mirror room and the stage.
Alternate kanji for 掛; seen in some texts.
Variant combining alternate kanji and okurigana.
Kana-mixed spelling that may be easier for learners.
Irregular okurigana usage; rarely used.
Compound of 橋 (hashi, 'bridge') and 掛かり (gakari, 'hanging' or 'spanning'), referring to the bridge-like structure spanning between two areas.