noun
latticed shutters
A traditional architectural feature in Japanese and Chinese buildings; a type of hinged, latticed shutter often used on windows or doors.
古い町家の蔀戸は、昼間は上げて風を通す。
The latticed shutters of old townhouses are raised during the day to let in the breeze.
蔀戸は、寺院建築でもよく見られる。
Latticed shutters are also often seen in temple architecture.
The kanji 蔀 is obscure and primarily used in this compound; the exact derivation of the reading しとみど is uncertain, but it is a native Japanese word for this architectural element.