Kamimado - God's Window

…Typically, the main building has only one room, and a barn that doubles as an entrance hall is connected to the west of it. A sacred window is located on the east side of the main building, a side window and a kitchen window are located on the south side, and an opening and closing smoke window is located in the ceiling. A rectangular hearth is cut in the center of the main building, and seating is arranged around it. …

*Some of the terminology explanations that refer to "Kamimado" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

…典型的な造りでは，母屋（おもや）は1室のみで，その西側に玄関をかねた納屋の1室が連なる。母屋の東側に神聖な神窓，南側に横窓と台所窓，天井に開閉できる煙窓が開く。母屋の中央に長方形の炉をきり，これを中心に座席がきめられる。…

※「神窓」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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