Onigawara
Onigawara (鬼瓦; Japanese pronunciation: [o.ɲi.ɡaꜜ.wa.ɾa, -ŋaꜜ-], lit. 'ogre tile') are a type of roof ornamentation found in Japanese architecture. They are generally roof tiles or statues depicting an oni (ogre) or a fearsome beast.
Onigawara (鬼瓦; Japanese pronunciation: [o.ɲi.ɡaꜜ.wa.ɾa, -ŋaꜜ-], lit. 'ogre tile') are a type of roof ornamentation found in Japanese architecture. They are generally roof tiles or statues depicting an oni (ogre) or a fearsome beast.
Onigawara (鬼瓦; Japanese pronunciation: [o.ɲi.ɡaꜜ.wa.ɾa, -ŋaꜜ-], lit. 'ogre tile') are a type of roof ornamentation found in Japanese architecture. They are generally roof tiles or statues depicting an oni (ogre) or a fearsome beast.
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