Architectural term for a decorative strip or profile used to finish edges and transitions. Both くりかた and くりがた readings exist, but くりかた is more common.
The window frames of this building are decorated with delicate moldings.
In traditional Japanese architecture, moldings are often used.
Alternate kanji spelling; 刳 means 'to hollow out' and is also used in this term.
Variant with okurigana; less common but still seen.
Rare variant combining 刳 with okurigana.
Compound of 繰り/刳り (kuri, 'hollowing out' or 'reeling') + 形 (kata, 'shape'). The exact derivation is uncertain; the term refers to a shaped profile in woodworking and architecture.