雨あま落おち石いし

noun

dripstone

A stone placed under the eaves to receive dripping rainwater and prevent erosion of the ground below. Often seen in traditional Japanese gardens and architecture.

See also: 雨垂れ石

• 庭にわの雨あま落おち石いしに苔こけが生はえている。

  Moss is growing on the dripstone in the garden.

• 雨あま落おち石いしは軒のき下したの地じ面めんを守まもるために置おかれる。

  Dripstones are placed under the eaves to protect the ground.