A sloping beam that supports a roof, typically used in traditional Japanese architecture.
The rafters of the old house were damaged.
垂木に瓦を載せる前に防水シートを敷く。
Before placing the tiles on the rafters, lay down a waterproof sheet.
exposed rafter
Standard kanji spelling for 'rafter'.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling, sometimes used for clarity.
Uncommon kanji form for 'rafter'.
Rarely used kanji form; also has the obsolete reading はえき.
Rarely used kanji form for 'rafter'.
An old native word corresponding to earlier 垂る木, “sloping or hanging timber,” for the timbers descending from a roof ridge.