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Gravel,
small stones or pebbles. A corrupted form of sazare Χ meaning tiny
stones. Jari have been given various names depending on their color,
shape and location. These include blue soybean pebbles aodaizu-jari
Βε€», and red bean-shaped pebbles azuki-jari ¬€», Tamagawa gravel
tamagawa-jari Κμ», or Shinagawa stones shinagawa-jari iμ». Gravel
may also be derived from volcanic ash or lava. Traditionally, gravel had
many uses including: garden paths, sometimes in conjunction with large stones;
simulating flowing streams in dry gardens; ground cover raked into patterns
in temple gardens; courtyards etc. Gravel was also used as part filler for
castle ramparts, temple building podia etc. Small stones were also used
to catch the rain water flowing off roofs. |
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