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| nuno-ishi 布石 | ||||||
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|  1 Also 
      called *nunokiso 
      布基礎. One meter long rectangular base stones, lined up end to end, which 
      function as the foundation for timber footings *dodai 
      土台. The stones are usually granite and are buried about 9cm into the ground 
      leaving about 6cm exposed. The depth to which the stones are buried varies 
      according to the size of the timber footing and size of the structure to 
      be erected. These stones can be set directly into the ground or may rest 
      on a bed of gravel. They prevent moisture from reaching the timber footing 
      and other parts of the structure. The corners are frequently chamfered. 
      This method is commonly applied in the construction of tea ceremony houses 
      in the shoin style *shoin 
      書院.  2 Long horizontal stones used for paving. In this case the term *nunojiki 布敷 is used.  | 
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