玄関

げんかん
Alternative writings: 玄關
JLPT:N5
Frequency:
1

The entrance area of a house or building (entryway, front door, foyer), often where shoes are removed in Japanese homes.

Noun

Examples

玄関で靴を脱いでから上がってください。

Please take off your shoes at the entrance before coming in.

玄関のドアに郵便物がかかっていた。

There was mail hanging on the front door.

マンションの玄関はオートロックになっている。

The apartment building's entrance is equipped with auto-lock.

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