1A traditional Japanese storehouse — a thick-walled, often fireproof building for keeping valuables, rice, tools, and the like. Written 蔵 (for treasures/valuables), 倉 (for grain/goods), or, rarely, 庫. This is the kun'yomi 「くら」, distinct from the on'yomi 「ぞう」 entry.
古い蔵には祖父が集めた掛け軸がしまってある。
In the old storehouse are hanging scrolls that my grandfather collected.
この酒蔵では、今でも昔ながらの製法で酒を造っている。
This sake brewery still makes sake using traditional methods.
火事でも中の物が燃えないよう、蔵は分厚い土壁で造られている。
So its contents won't burn even in a fire, the storehouse is built with thick earthen walls.
蔵の中を片付けていたら、古い着物が出てきた。
While tidying up inside the storehouse, we came across some old kimono.