甍いらか段だん

noun

corbie-step; corbel gable; crowsteps

Architectural term for a stepped gable, especially in traditional Japanese roof design. Rare in everyday conversation; used in historical or architectural contexts.

• この古ふるい寺じ院いんの屋や根ねには甍いらか段だんが見みられる。

  You can see corbie-steps on the roof of this old temple.