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Architecture
Castles
A compound that juts out or is slightly separated from the main components of a castle complex, which include: the main compound, *honmaru 本丸, the secondary compound, *ni-no-maru 二の丸, or the tertiary compound. It was used as a defensive position from which to protect the main complex, and for engaging the enemy force in a pincer operation. Same as demaru 出丸. .