1. A facility at the inlet or drain of a pond to control the water level.
2. A sink for a crouching basin arrangement or a veranda basin facility, surrounded by the water basin and other key stones. There is a drain hole at its center. Also referred to as water hole (mizuana).
Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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