箱庭

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 箱庭 (はこにわ) combines box 箱 and garden 庭 to denote a miniature landscape arranged in a container.
• Basic usage: It uses stones, moss, and small plants to reproduce a garden scene on a reduced scale.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A miniature landscape, not a full garden
  • 箱庭 is defined by its contained, reduced-scale arrangement rather than by occupying an outdoor plot of land.