English–Japanese

“hallway” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajirōka

Example

廊下を歩きます。rō ka o aru ki ma su

I walk down the hallway.

Illustration for 廊下 (hallway)

How to say “hallway” in Japanese

“Hallway” in Japanese is 廊下 (rōka).

A hallway provides a clear route between rooms or other parts of a building.

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

Example sentences with 廊下

教室を出ると、廊下で先生に会います。kyō shitsu o de ru to rō ka de sen sei ni a i ma su

When I leave the classroom, I meet my teacher in the hallway.

Tips for using 廊下

  • In traditional Japanese buildings, 廊下 (rōka) can be a covered connecting passage along an open side, so it is not always fully enclosed.

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