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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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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- Etymology
- Writing
- 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
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
玄関口; 入り口; 出入口; ドア; 戸口; 戸; ポーチ; バルコニー
Words containing: 玄関
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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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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "Prohibited; entrance hall" é "(玄関) genkan". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
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