Japanese word

客間

Pronunciation

Romajikyakuma

Meaning

  • nounguest room

Example

お客さんを客間に案内します。o kyaku sa n o kyaku ma ni an nai shi ma su

I show the guests to the guest room.

Illustration for 客間 (guest room)

More examples

来客には客間でお茶を出します。rai kyaku ni wa kyaku ma de o cha o da shi ma su

We serve tea to visitors in the guest room.

Core concept

Marks a room set aside for receiving or accommodating guests rather than for everyday household use.

Common phrases

  • 客間に案内するkyaku ma ni an nai su ru

    show someone to the guest room

  • 客間でお茶を出すkyaku ma de o cha o da su

    serve tea in the guest room

  • 客間を整えるkyaku ma o totono e ru

    prepare the guest room

Similar words

応接間ōsetsukan: A room in a home used for receiving visitors and spending time with them.
客室kyakushitsu: A room where guests are accommodated, especially during a stay at a hotel or inn.

Definition in Japanese

客を迎え入れたり泊めたりするための部屋。kyaku o muka e i re ta ri to me ta ri su ru ta me no heya

Word origin

客間 (kyakuma, "guest room") combines 客 (kyaku, "guest") and 間 (ma, "space or room").

Usage tips

  • The English term guest room usually suggests a bedroom for visitors, while 客間 (kyakuma) can also mean a room used to receive guests.

Other meanings

  • drawing roomnoun

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