katanaka 片中

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Architecture
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A common abbreviation for katanakazumi 片中隅. The point that indicates 1/4 of the entire length of a structural member. For example, the lower 1/4 of a corner hip rafter can be referred to as sumigishitaba-no-katanaka (katanakazumi) 隅木下ばの片中 (片中墨).