English–Japanese
“veranda” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiengawa
Example
祖父は縁側で本を読みます。so fu wa en gawa de hon o yo mi ma su
My grandfather reads a book on the veranda.
How to say “veranda” in Japanese
“Veranda” in Japanese is 縁側 (engawa).
Describes a sheltered strip beside the rooms of a Japanese house that opens toward the garden and links indoor and outdoor spaces.
Example sentences with 縁側
秋の午後、家族で縁側に集まってお茶を飲みます。aki no go go ka zoku de en gawa ni atsu ma tte o cha o no mi ma su
On an autumn afternoon, the family gathers on the veranda to drink tea.
Tips for using 縁側
- Unlike a balcony, an 縁側 (engawa) is usually at ground level and opens directly toward the garden.