Kōshudai (絞首台)[1] seems to be the conventional term used for "gallows" that are generally used for hanging criminals. But at least in the Edo period 1603–1868, the torture, punishment, and execution methods involved various other practices including punishment hanging.
The problem with Kōshudai, however, is that it literally refers to gallows and the activities therein:
- "Kō" (絞) means to strangle; constrict; wring.
- "Shu" (also read kubi; 首) refers to the anatomical neck.
- "Dai" (Tai or several other pronunciations; 台), is a pedestal; or a stand.
So this specifically refers to a pedestal for hanging or strangling the neck - not quite what the classical usages that we're pursuing tends to entail.
There is also the late Yukimura Haruki's term kamoi (鴨居)[2], however, this is specifically the frame for sliding doors in classical Japanese houses, for which he made considerable use of in his work. Thus, this term is further away from what we are looking for than even the gallows.
Similarly Yumio Nawa had published works [3] detailing many things on the subject, but with current financial constraints, it has been out of the reach of my hands.
[1] https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%B5%9E%E9%A6%96%E5%8F%B0
[2] http://www.yukimuraharuki.com/
[3]https://www.ainawa.com/product/torture-punishment-history-nawa-yumio-1963/
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