Japanese word

収納

Pronunciation

Romajishūnō

Meaning

  • nounstorage

Example

台所の収納を増やしたいです。dai dokoro no shū nō o fu ya shi ta i de su

I want to add more storage in the kitchen.

Illustration for 収納 (storage)

More examples

季節用品の収納には大きな箱が便利です。ki setsu yō hin no shū nō ni wa ō ki na bako ga ben ri de su

Large boxes are useful for storing seasonal items.

Core concept

Refers to placing things in a designated space so they are kept organized and available.

Common phrases

  • 収納スペースshū nō su pē su

    storage space

  • 収納ケースshū nō kē su

    storage container

  • 収納用品shū nō yō hin

    storage supplies

Similar words

保管hokan: Keeping belongings safely until they are needed again.
片付けkatazuke: The act of organizing a space by putting items in their proper places.

Definition in Japanese

物や荷物などを決めた場所に入れて保管すること。また、そのための空間。mono ya ni motsu na do o ki me ta ba sho ni i re te ho kan su ru ko to ma ta so no ta me no kū kan

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 収納 (shūnō, "storage") combines 収 (shū, "take in") and 納 (nō, "put in"), expressing the act of putting things into a designated place.

Usage tips

  • In everyday home talk, 収納 (shūnō, "storage") often means built-in or planned space for household items, not just the act of putting them away.

Other meanings

  • putting awaynoun

Opposites

  • 取り出しtoridashiretrievalnoun

Related words

  • 収納するshūnōsurustoreverb
  • 収納力shūnōryokustorage capacitynoun

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