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mukae ishi
迎え石

mukae stone


A stone placed in a yarimizu stream, described in Sakuteiki. It is placed just above a horizontal stone, and has the effect of making the water look white when it meets that stone. Mukae means coming out to meet or greet someone or thing.


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