脇わき柱ばしら

noun

downstage left pillar (noh stage)

Technical term in noh theater: the pillar near which the supporting actor (waki) introduces himself. Not used in everyday contexts.

See also: 脇 (わき)

• 能のう舞ぶ台たいでは、脇わき柱ばしらのそばでワキが名な乗のりを上あげる。

  On the noh stage, the supporting actor announces himself near the downstage left pillar.

noun

doorjamb; jamb

Architectural term for the vertical side piece of a doorframe. Rare in general use; more commonly referred to as 戸当たり or 枠.

• 古ふるい建たて物ものの脇わき柱ばしらには、手ての込こんだ彫ちょう刻こくが施ほどこされていた。

  The doorjambs of the old building were elaborately carved.