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hanare ochi
離れ落ち

leaping (cascade)


One of the waterfall styles described in Sakuteiki. In this style, the water flows vigorously to a sharp-edged cascade stone, from which it plunges directly into the cascade basin.


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