@HayashiTomoyuki: In forest science, it’s a “topic” taught in wood physics and the like! The difference between an oke and a taru, in terms of cultural history, is the presence or absence of a lid, but there are quite a few exceptions… Wood physicals are clearly used for both prolonged and transient contact with moisture
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