noun
Refers to the traditional lime-based wall coating used in Japanese architecture; can also refer to similar materials in general construction.
古い蔵の壁は漆喰で塗られている。
The walls of the old storehouse are coated with shikkui plaster.
職人が漆喰を練って壁に塗る。
The craftsman mixes the mortar and applies it to the wall.
The reading しっくい is of uncertain origin; the kanji 漆喰 are ateji (phonetic) and do not reflect the meaning.