玄関 — meaning in English
genkan
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English meaning
- entryway noun An opening or hallway allowing entry into a structure; a pathway allowing entry into a locality or region.
- foyer noun The entrance hall or lobby of a building such as a hotel or theater.
- hall noun A passage or corridor inside a building.
- porch noun A covered structure at the entrance of a building, sometimes with its own roof.
Senses
玄関 is used for these senses in English:
- foyer A lobby, corridor, or waiting room, used in a hotel, theater, etc.
- hall A corridor; a hallway.
- porch (architectural element) A covered entrance to a building, whether taken from the interior, and forming a sort of vestibule within the main wall, or projecting without and with a separate roof. A porch often has chair(s), table(s) and swings.