uragome　裏込

KEY WORD :　architecture / general terms

Also read uragomi. The process of filling the gaps in the rear of a stone retaining wall or stone fence with rubble, sand and gravel to allow for easy drainage. Such stones are called uragome-ishi 裏込石.

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*tsura-ishi 面石

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