蔀しとみ戸ど

noun

latticed shutters

A traditional architectural feature in Japanese and Chinese buildings; a type of hinged, latticed shutter often used on windows or doors.

• 古ふるい町まち家やの蔀しとみ戸どは、昼ひる間まは上あげて風かぜを通とおす。

  The latticed shutters of old townhouses are raised during the day to let in the breeze.

• 蔀しとみ戸どは、寺じ院いん建けん築ちくでもよく見みられる。

  Latticed shutters are also often seen in temple architecture.