玄関
genkan
Translations
1.
entrance
2.
entryway
Notes
In Japanese homes, the '玄関' is a significant area where people remove their shoes before entering the main part of the house. It serves as a transition space between the outside and the inside, reflecting the cultural importance of cleanliness and respect.
Tags
#home
#architecture
#Japanese culture
Examples
玄関に靴を脱いでください。
Genkan ni kutsu o nuide kudasai.
Please take off your shoes at the entrance.
玄関のドアが開いています。
Genkan no doa ga aiteimasu.
The entrance door is open.
彼は玄関で待っています。
Kare wa genkan de matteimasu.
He is waiting at the entrance.