English–Japanese
“closet” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajioshiire
Example
この押入れは広いです。ko no oshi i re wa hiro i de su
This closet is spacious.
How to say “closet” in Japanese
“Closet” in Japanese is 押入れ (oshiire).
Refers to a built-in storage space where household items are pushed inside and kept out of sight.
Example sentences with 押入れ
冬の布団を押入れにしまいました。fuyu no fu ton o oshi i re ni shi ma i ma shi ta
I put the winter bedding in the closet.
Tips for using 押入れ
- In the anime Doraemon, the character Nobita often sleeps in a 押入れ (oshiire), making the word familiar to viewers who know the series.