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“alcove” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitokonoma

Example

床の間に花を飾ります。toko no ma ni hana o kaza ri ma su

We display flowers in the alcove.

Illustration for 床の間 (alcove)

How to say “alcove” in Japanese

“Alcove” in Japanese is 床の間 (tokonoma).

A room contains a specially raised recess where a carefully chosen object can be displayed.

Full entry for 床の間: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 床の間

祖父の家には立派な床の間があります。so fu no ie ni wa rip pa na toko no ma ga a ri ma su

My grandfather's house has a beautiful alcove.

Tips for using 床の間

  • A 床の間 (tokonoma) traditionally provides a fixed display area for items such as a hanging scroll or seasonal flowers rather than serving as ordinary storage.

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