垂たる木き

noun

rafter

A sloping beam that supports a roof, typically used in traditional Japanese architecture.

• 古ふるい家いえの垂たる木きが傷いたんでいた。

  The rafters of the old house were damaged.

• 垂たる木きに瓦かわらを載のせる前まえに防ぼう水すいシートを敷しく。

  Before placing the tiles on the rafters, lay down a waterproof sheet.