1. A stone seemingly placed in an offhand manner in a garden. It is one of the important key stones placed at a strategic position, despite its low value as an ornamental stone.
2. In a tea garden, a stone placed beside a stepping stone and a little bit apart.
Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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