tea-ceremony arbor
A small, rustic structure specifically designed for the Japanese tea ceremony, emphasizing simplicity and natural materials.
A tea-ceremony arbor stands at the back of the garden.
数寄屋造りの建築は、茶の湯の精神を表している。
Sukiya-style architecture expresses the spirit of the tea ceremony.
数寄屋 refers to a tea-ceremony-style building or pavilion, while 茶室 specifically denotes the room where the ceremony itself is performed.
Standard kanji spelling for a tea-ceremony arbor.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common but still used.
The term combines 数寄 (suki, 'refined taste' or 'elegant pursuit') and 屋 (ya, 'house' or 'shop'), referring to a structure built for the tea ceremony, which embodies aesthetic refinement.