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enchi
園池

garden pond; garden


A pond constructed as an element of a garden. Most ponds in Japanese gardens are curved ponds with irregular outlines, and represent seascapes. The term enchi sometimes means "garden" itself.


Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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