Japanese word

仕切り

Pronunciation

Romajishikiri

Meaning

  • nounpartition

Example

部屋の間に仕切りを置きます。heya no aida ni shi ki ri o o ki ma su

We put a partition between the rooms.

Illustration for 仕切り (partition)

More examples

必要に応じて仕切りを動かせます。hitsu yō ni ō ji te shi ki ri o ugo ka se ma su

The partition can be moved as needed.

Core concept

Separates one space from another by creating a clear boundary without necessarily forming a solid wall.

Common phrases

  • 仕切りで区切るshi ki ri de ku gi ru

    separate with a partition

  • 仕切りを取り外すshi ki ri o to ri hazu su

    remove a partition

  • 仕切りを設けるshi ki ri o mō ke ru

    set up a partition

Similar words

間仕切りmajikiri: A structure or panel used to divide a room or other space into sections.
ついたてtsuitate: A freestanding screen that divides space or blocks part of a view.
パーティションpātishon: A panel or screen that separates areas in a room or workplace.

Definition in Japanese

空間や区域を分けるために設けるもの。kū kan ya ku iki o wa ke ru ta me ni mō ke ru mo no

Word origin

The noun 仕切り (shikiri) comes from the verb 仕切る (shikiru, "to divide or partition") and names the result or means of dividing a space.

Usage tips

  • In restaurants, 仕切り (shikiri) can separate tables while preserving an open room, so it often means a screen or divider rather than a permanent wall.

Related words

  • 仕切るshikirudivide into sectionsverb
  • 仕切り方shikirikataway of dividingnoun

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