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52 “ (Reihai-seki or Hai-seki).—Generally placed near a sacred stone, such as the ‘Stone of the Two Deities,’ and at some point in the front of a garden, to form a station from which the best view may be obtained. It is a broad, flat stone, upon which one stands in a posture of veneration.

“ (Hikae-seki).—The name given to a ‘Standing Stone,’ more or less conical in shape, placed in the foreground of a garden.

“ (Shozo-seki).—The meaning of which term is not quite clear. It probably indicates a point from which the finest prospect of the garden can be had.

“ (Taito-seki).—Probably referring to the importance of this stone in the distant view.

“ (Mikoshi-Iwa).—A rock partly hidden behind a hill, or placed in some shady part of the background, and intended to increase the idea of distance in a garden.

“ (Nozoki-ishi).—A stone screened partially from view by shrubs and trees.

“ (Sakazuki-ishi).—So named from its supposed resemblance in shape to a Japanese wine-cup.

“ (Dokio-seki).—Situated on the side of a real or imaginary pathway, and suitable for resting upon.

“ (Koro-seki).—Placed at