English–Japanese

“tatami room” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajizashiki

Example

今日は座敷で食べます。kyō wa za shiki de ta be ma su

We will eat in the tatami room today.

Illustration for 座敷 (tatami room)

How to say “tatami room” in Japanese

“Tatami room” in Japanese is 座敷 (zashiki).

Describes 座敷 (zashiki) as a room where the floor is prepared for sitting, usually with tatami rather than chairs.

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

Example sentences with 座敷

旅館では座敷に案内されました。ryo kan de wa za shiki ni an nai sa re ma shi ta

At the inn, we were shown to a tatami room.

Tips for using 座敷

  • In a restaurant, a 座敷 (zashiki) may be a tatami seating area, so guests usually remove their shoes before entering.

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