English–Japanese

“courtyard” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinakaniwa

Example

ホテルの中庭は静かです。ho te ru no naka niwa wa shizu ka de su

The hotel courtyard is quiet.

Illustration for 中庭 (courtyard)

How to say “courtyard” in Japanese

“Courtyard” in Japanese is 中庭 (nakaniwa).

It refers to a sheltered open space at the center or inner side of a group of buildings, often used as a garden or shared area.

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

Example sentences with 中庭

窓から中庭を見下ろせます。mado ka ra naka niwa o mi o ro se ma su

You can look down into the courtyard from the window.

Tips for using 中庭

  • In architecture, a courtyard can bring daylight and air to rooms around it while remaining enclosed by the surrounding buildings.

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