洋よう瓦がわら

noun

Western-style roof tile

Refers to roof tiles of Western design, as opposed to traditional Japanese tiles (和瓦). Used in architectural and construction contexts.

• この家いえの屋や根ねには洋よう瓦がわらが使つかわれている。

  Western-style roof tiles are used on the roof of this house.

• 洋よう瓦がわらは和わ瓦がわらに比くらべて軽かるいものが多おおい。

  Western-style roof tiles are often lighter than traditional Japanese tiles.