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尖りアーチ (togariaachi) Japanese meaning: pointed arch | Kotomora

尖とがりアーチ

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Meanings

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pointed arch

architecture›

Architectural term for an arch with a pointed apex, characteristic of Gothic architecture. Synonymous with 尖頭アーチ.

See also: 尖頭アーチ

ゴシック建けん築ちくでは、尖とがりアーチがよく

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Pointed arches are often used in Gothic architecture.

Kanji

尖be pointed, sharp, taper

Related words

尖せん頭とうアーチ
Synonymous; 尖頭アーチ uses on'yomi for the first part and is slightly more formal or technical.

Etymology

Compound of 尖り (とがり, 'pointedness') and アーチ ('arch'). The term is a direct calque from English 'pointed arch'.