English–Japanese

“workshop” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikōbō

Example

職人は町の工房で家具を作っています。shoku nin wa machi no kō bō de ka gu o tsuku tte i ma su

The craftsperson makes furniture in a workshop in town.

Illustration for 工房 (workshop)

How to say “workshop” in Japanese

“Workshop” in Japanese is 工房 (kōbō).

Refers to a work space where a craftsperson makes objects through hands-on skill.

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

Example sentences with 工房

その職人は自宅に小さな工房を構えています。so no shoku nin wa ji taku ni chii sa na kō bō o kama e te i ma su

The craftsperson has set up a small workshop at home.

Tips for using 工房

  • A Japanese 工房 (kōbō) may specialize in one material, such as pottery, leather, or wood, so the word often points to a focused craft practice rather than a general workplace.

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