扁へん額がく

noun

framed plaque; framed motto; tablet

Refers to a framed picture or calligraphic motto, usually horizontal, hung over gates, doorways, or lintels. Common in traditional Japanese architecture and temples.

• 寺てらの門もんには大おおきな扁へん額がくが掲かかげられている。

  A large framed plaque is hung over the temple gate.

• その扁へん額がくには「一いち期ご一いち会え」と書かかれていた。

  The framed motto read 'Ichigo Ichie' (one encounter, one opportunity).