English–Japanese

“hut” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikoya

Example

庭に小屋があります。niwa ni ko ya ga a ri ma su

There is a hut in the yard.

Illustration for 小屋 (hut)

How to say “hut” in Japanese

“Hut” in Japanese is 小屋 (koya).

Refers to a separate small building that serves a limited practical purpose, such as shelter, storage, or animal housing.

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

Example sentences with 小屋

父は古い小屋をきれいにしました。chichi wa furu i ko ya o ki re i ni shi ma shi ta

My father cleaned the old shed.

Tips for using 小屋

  • A small cabin beside a hiking trail shows how 小屋 (koya) can refer to a simple shelter used briefly, not only a building for storage.

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