noun
mud and tile wall topped with tiles
A traditional Japanese wall made of mud and roof tiles, often seen in temples and old residences.
古いお寺の練塀が今も残っている。
The old temple's mud and tile wall still remains.
Compound of 練り (kneaded, from 練る) and 塀 (wall, fence), referring to a wall made of kneaded mud and tiles.