とう

noun

  1. decorative cap of an eave-end roof tile.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
とう
瓦当 がとう
とう
瓦當 がとう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

tile, gram
かわら ガ ぐらむ (11th)
hit, right, appropriate
トウ あ.たる まさ.に (2nd, N3)
snout, hand