Japanese word

工房

Pronunciation

Romajikōbō

Meaning

  • nounworkshop

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 工房を構えるkō bō o kama e ru

    set up a workshop

  • 工房で働くkō bō de hatara ku

    work in a workshop

  • 工房を訪ねるkō bō o tazu ne ru

    visit a workshop

Similar words

アトリエatorie: A studio where an artist or craftsperson creates works.
作業場sagyōjō: A place where practical or manual work is carried out.

Definition in Japanese

職人や作家が作品を製作するための仕事場。shoku nin ya sak ka ga saku hin o sei saku su ru ta me no shi goto ba

Word origin

The noun 工房 (kōbō) combines 工 (kō, "craft or labor") with 房 (bō, "room or chamber"), forming a word for a room used for skilled work.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • ateliernoun
  • studionoun

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