雨あま垂だれ石いし

Meanings

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dripstone

A stone placed under the eaves to catch dripping rainwater, preventing erosion of the ground below. A traditional architectural feature.

古ふるい家いえの軒のき下したには雨あま垂だれ石いしが置おいてある。
A dripstone is placed under the eaves of the old house.

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Expressions

雨あま垂だれ石いしを穿うがつconstant dripping wears away a stone; slow but steady wins the race