上じょう棟とう

noun

ridgepole-raising ceremony

A traditional Japanese ceremony held when the ridgepole (棟木) is placed atop a new building, often accompanied by a ritual and celebration.

• 来らい月げつ、新しん築ちくの家いえの上じょう棟とう式しきを行おこなう予よ定ていです。

  We plan to hold the ridgepole-raising ceremony for our new house next month.