shingling with thin cedar or cypress shingles; roof shingled in such a manner
Traditional roofing technique using thin wooden shingles, often seen at temples and shrines. Can refer to both the process and the resulting roof.
See also: 木賊板
The roof of this temple is shingled with thin wooden shingles and has a lot of charm.
The technique of shingling with thin wooden shingles is passed down by skilled craftsmen.
Standard spelling with okurigana.
Irregular okurigana usage; less common.
From 木賊 and 葺き, “roofing.” The term denotes roofing with thin wooden shingles and belongs to a traditional classification of shingling methods.