Architectural term for the triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a ridged roof. Common in traditional Japanese architecture.
The temple's gable is adorned with elaborate carvings.
The gable of this building clearly shows the characteristics of the irimoya style.
入母屋 is a hip-and-gable roof style that includes a gable (破風) as part of its structure.
Standard kanji form for 'gable'.
Rarely used kanji form.
The kanji 破 (break) and 風 (wind) are used phonetically or as ateji; the exact derivation is uncertain. The word is a native Japanese architectural term.