lintel of an alcove or window in traditional Japanese architecture
Specifically the horizontal beam above the alcove (床の間) in a tea room or above a window in a shoin-style reception room. A technical term used in architecture and tea ceremony contexts.
A single board is used for the lintel of the alcove in the tea room.
cloud-shaped carving on the bottom of a transom
Refers to a decorative cloud-shaped carving (also called 雲形) on the underside of a transom (欄間) in traditional Japanese architecture. This is a specialized ornamental term.
The bottom of this transom has a splendid cloud-shaped carving.
metallic bowl inside a wooden hibachi for holding charcoal
A metal bowl or lining placed inside a wooden hibachi (火鉢) to hold the burning charcoal. This usage is related to traditional heating implements and may be encountered in antique or cultural contexts.
See also: 火鉢
The metallic bowl of the hibachi rusted, so I replaced it with a new one.
Standard kanji spelling for this architectural term.
Variant using 懸け; less common but still seen.
Variant with 落し instead of 落とし; acceptable but less standard.
Rare variant combining 落し and 懸け.
Compound of 落とし (otoshi, 'dropping') + 掛け (kake, 'hanging'). The term likely refers to something that is hung or placed in a lowered position, consistent with its architectural and implement uses.