中なか備ぞなえ

noun

middle guard (battle formation)

Historical military term for a central defensive formation in traditional Japanese warfare.

• 戦せん国ごく時じ代だいの合かっ戦せんでは、中なか備ぞなえが本ほん陣じんを守まもる重じゅう要ような役やく割わりを果はたした。

  In battles of the Warring States period, the middle guard played an important role in protecting the main camp.

noun

ornamental devices between pillars

Historical architectural term for decorative elements placed between pillars in traditional Japanese buildings.

• この寺じ院いんの柱はしら間まには、精せい巧こうな中なか備ぞなえが施ほどこされている。

  Between the pillars of this temple, elaborate ornamental devices are installed.