Translation of Japanese word "玄関" to English
玄関
げんかん
[genkan]
IPA: /ɡenkɑ̃/
Meaning
NounThe action of entering, or going in.
How to use
玄関 (genkan) — 'entrance / foyer / front door'. In Japan, shoes must be taken off at the genkan before entering. 玄関口 — entryway.
🇬🇧 English
entrance / foyer
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 玄関
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): げんかん
Romaji Transcription: genkan
Example Sentences
玄関に靴を脱いでください。
げんかんにくつをぬいでください。
Please take off your shoes at the entrance.
玄関に郵便が届いています。
げんかんにゆうびんがとどいています。
There is mail at the entrance.
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Common phrases
- 玄関を開ける— open foyer door
- 玄関で待つ— wait at foyer
- 広い玄関— wide entrance
Frequency rank: #486 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "玄関" mean?▼
The Japanese word "玄関" means "entrance / foyer" in English.
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The word "玄関" is read as "げんかん" (genkan). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the entrance of a house or building.".
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