雪ゆき吊づり

noun

snow ropes; tree protection ropes against snow

Traditional technique in snowy regions, especially associated with Kenroku-en garden in Kanazawa. Ropes are attached from a central pole to branches to prevent breakage under heavy snow.

See also: 雪折れ

• 兼けん六ろく園えんの雪ゆき吊づりは冬ふゆの風ふう物ぶつ詩しです。

  The snow ropes at Kenroku-en are a winter tradition.

• 庭にわ師しが松まつに雪ゆき吊づりを施ほどこす。

  The gardener puts up snow ropes on the pine tree.