Japanese word

戸棚

Pronunciation

Romajitodana

Meaning

  • nouncupboard

Example

戸棚を開けてください。to dana o a ke te ku da sa i

Please open the cupboard.

Illustration for 戸棚 (cupboard)

More examples

食器を戸棚にしまいます。shok ki o to dana ni shi ma i ma su

I put the dishes away in the cupboard.

Core concept

Describes a storage shelf enclosed by doors, keeping its contents organized and out of sight.

Common phrases

  • 戸棚を開けるto dana o a ke ru

    open the cupboard

  • 戸棚にしまうto dana ni shi ma u

    put away in the cupboard

  • 戸棚から出すto dana ka ra da su

    take out of the cupboard

  • 戸棚を閉めるto dana o shi me ru

    close the cupboard

  • 戸棚の中to dana no naka

    inside the cupboard

Definition in Japanese

物を収納するための、戸の付いた棚。mono o shū nō su ru ta me no to no tsu i ta tana

Word origin

戸棚 (todana) is a Japanese compound of 戸 (to, "door") and 棚 (tana, "shelf").

Usage tips

  • In British English, cupboard can refer to a built-in kitchen storage space as well as a freestanding piece of furniture.

Other meanings

  • cabinetnoun

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