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床の間
tokonoma
Description
床の間は、和室にある少し高くなった場所です。
A 床の間 is a slightly raised area in a Japanese-style room.
ここに掛け軸や花をかざって、部屋をきれいに見せます。
掛け軸 (hanging scrolls) or flowers are displayed here to make the room look beautiful.
Meanings
床の間tokonoma
alcove in a Japanese room for displaying art
床の間に花をかざりました。
I placed flowers in the alcove.
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Notes
- Etymology
床 (raised floor) + の (of) + 間 (space), a decorative recessed space in a tatami room.
- Nuance
a traditional feature seen as the room's most honored, formal spot.
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