also: かわいた
stringer; slanted staircase beam
Architectural term for the inclined beam supporting the steps of a staircase; compare 側桁.
See also: 側桁
The staircase stringer is an important member that supports the treads.
side plate; side panel; side sheet
General term for a plate, panel, or sheet forming the side of a structure or piece of equipment.
The side panel of this machine can be easily removed.
Standard kanji spelling for both senses; reading がわいた is the primary pronunciation.
Alternate reading; less common than がわいた.
Compound of 側 (side) and 板 (board, plate). The reading がわいた uses the voiced form of 側 (がわ) common in compounds.