高こう欄らん

noun

railing; handrail; balustrade

Architectural term for a railing, handrail, or balustrade, often found on bridges, balconies, or staircases.

• 橋はしの高こう欄らんにもたれて川かわを眺ながめた。

  I leaned on the bridge railing and looked at the river.

• 寺じ院いんの階かい段だんには精せい巧こうな高こう欄らんが設もうけられている。

  The temple stairs are fitted with an elaborate balustrade.

noun

armrest (chair)

Only when written 高欄

Refers specifically to the armrest of a chair; written only with 高欄.

• この椅い子すの高こう欄らんは木もく製せいで、座すわり心地ごこちが良よい。

  The armrests of this chair are wooden and comfortable.