Translation and Meaning of: 玄関 - genkan

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 玄関 (genkan) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: genkan

Kana: げんかん

Type: Substantive.

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玄関

Translation / Meaning: Prohibited; entrance hall

Meaning in English: entranceway;entry hall

Definition: The entrance of a building, etc., and the first entrance of a house.

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- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (玄関) genkan

玄関 is a Japanese word meaning "entrance" or "front door". It is composed of the characters 玄 (gen), which means "deep" or "mysterious", and 関 (kan), which means "door" or "barrier". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when noble houses had entrance doors decorated with auspicious symbols such as the sun and moon. Over time, the word came to be used to refer to any kind of entrance or front door, whether in houses, buildings or temples. Nowadays, the word 玄関 is one of the most common words in the Japanese vocabulary, being used in both formal and informal contexts.

How to Write in Japanese - (玄関) genkan

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Synonyms and Similar - (玄関) genkan

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玄関口; 入り口; 出入口; ドア; 戸口; 戸; ポーチ; バルコニー

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Words with the same pronunciation: げんかん genkan

Example Sentences - (玄関) genkan

Below are some example sentences:

玄関に靴を脱いでください。

Genkan ni kutsu wo nuide kudasai

Please remove your shoes upon entry.

Remove your shoes at the entrance.

  • 玄関 (genkan) - entry
  • に (ni) - preposition indicating location
  • 靴 (kutsu) - shoes
  • を (wo) - particle indicating the object of the action
  • 脱いで (nuide) - verb "take away" in the imperative
  • ください (kudasai) - polite way of asking for something

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Other words of the same type: Substantive.

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孤立

Kana: こりつ

Romaji: koritsu

Translation / Meaning:

isolation; foulness

緩和

Kana: かんわ

Romaji: kanwa

Translation / Meaning:

relief; mitigation

伝える

Kana: つたえる

Romaji: tsutaeru

Translation / Meaning:

to transmit; report; to communicate; tell; to transmit; to transmit; propagate; to teach; bequeath

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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