Glossary of Kominka Terms
| Term (Romanised) | Term in Japanese characters | English translation | Term Description | Term Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agari-kamachi | 上がり框 | The agari-kamachi is the horizontal facing-board that covers the front edge of the step from ground level to the raised floor level of the house. | Exterior, Interior | |
| Bengara (or Benigara) | 弁柄 | Red Pigment made using a high quality, fine iron-oxide Fe203 (rust) | Exterior, Interior, Material | |
| Chigaidana | 違い棚 | Staggered Shelves | The chigaidana are a set of decorative staggered shelves placed in the recess next to the tokonoma alcove. | Interior |