crosspiece; penetrating tie beam
In traditional Japanese architecture, a horizontal timber that passes through pillars to tie them together. Often seen in temple and shrine construction.
Thick penetrating tie beams run through the pillars of this temple.
The crosspiece serves to firmly connect the pillars to each other.
sashinuki; ancient type of hakama
menuki; ornamental hilt collar
arm glove; arm warmer; sleevelet · bracelet · leather thread on a sword guard or pommel · hole in the butt end of a Chinese spear
spear hand
Derived from the verb 抜く (ぬく, 'to pull through, to penetrate'), referring to the way the beam passes through the pillars.