kugikakushi

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Scope note
Ornamental pieces made of metal or wood that were used in traditional Japanese architecture to cover the wooden pegs necessary to secure the crossing of the lintel and uprights. They were also used on doors to conceal the heads of large nails.
kugikakushi
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024