Parapet - Railing

Japanese: 欄干 - らんかん
Parapet - Railing

A piece of material placed vertically and horizontally on the sides of bridges or building verandas, corridors, and stairs to prevent people from falling. Some also serve a decorative purpose. Like a balustrade, it is also called a "handrail" or "obashima." In modern times, it is commonly used on the outside of bay windows and verandas of homes, and is made of a variety of materials such as stone, metal, wood, and synthetic resin, and comes in a variety of styles, from purely practical to highly decorative.

[Kudou Yoshiaki]

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

Japanese:

橋または建物の縁側、廊下、階段などの側辺に縦横に材を渡して人の墜落を防ぐもの。装飾を兼ねるものもある。高欄(こうらん)と同じで、「手すり」「おばしま」ともいう。近代では住居の出窓やベランダの外側などにも常用されるが、素材には石、金属、木材、合成樹脂など種々あり、形式も実用一辺倒のものから、装飾性の強いものまで多様である。

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