noun
wooden ridge-end board; onigawara substitute
A wooden board used at the ridge-ends of a traditional Japanese roof in place of a decorative onigawara tile; sometimes covered with copper sheeting. This is a specialized architectural term.
See also: 鬼瓦
この古い神社の屋根には鬼板が使われている。
Oniita boards are used on the roof of this old shrine.
鬼板は鬼瓦の代わりに棟の端に取り付けられる。
An oniita is attached to the ridge-end instead of an onigawara tile.