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.
来月、新築の家の上棟式を行う予定です。
We plan to hold the ridgepole-raising ceremony for our new house next month.
ridgepole-raising ceremony
ridgepole-raising ceremony
Compound of 上 (じょう, 'raising') and 棟 (とう, 'ridgepole'). The term is specific to traditional Japanese architecture and construction rituals.