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Shinmei-zukuri
Also called shinmei zukuri, shinmei
The shrine style of Ise: a raised hall of unpainted cypress on posts set in the ground, entered on the long side, under a straight thatched gable roof with chigi, katsuogi and free-standing ridge posts.
See also: Chigi, Katsuogi, Taisha-zukuri
Rules that use the word
Shinmei-zukuri: the style of Ise. Build the sanctuary of unpainted cypress on posts set directly in the ground, with a raised floor and veranda, a straight thatched gable roof entered on the long side, crossed finials (chigi) and ridge billets (katsuogi), and a free-standing post at each gable carrying the ridge.
Where it appears in the book
In the chapters China, Japan and Korea.
Nearby in the glossary
Shengqi · Shikhara · Shinbashira · Shingle · Shoin · Shoji · Siheyuan · Soffit