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irori
Sign in to savethumb|240px|right|Irori An irori (, ) is a traditional Japanese sunken hearth fired with charcoal. Used for heating the home and for cooking food, it is basically a square, stone-lined pit in the floor, equipped with an adjustable pothook – called a jizaikagi () and generally consisting of an iron rod within a bamboo tube. It is used for raising or lowering a suspended pot or kettle by means of an attached lever which is often decoratively designed in the shape of a fish. Historically, the irori served as the main source of residential heating and lighting, providing a place to cook, dry
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thumb|240px|right|Irori An irori (, ) is a traditional Japanese sunken hearth fired with charcoal. Used for heating the home and for cooking food, it is basically a square, stone-lined pit in the floor, equipped with an adjustable pothook – called a jizaikagi () and generally consisting of an iron rod within a bamboo tube. It is used for raising or lowering a suspended pot or kettle by means of an attached lever which is often decoratively designed in the shape of a fish. Historically, the irori served as the main source of residential heating and lighting, providing a place to cook, dry clothing, and act as a communal gathering location.
== Function == The irori () has the following functions. Residential heating The irori was generally located in the center of the room and used for heating the whole room.
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