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戸
to
Description
「戸」は、部屋や家の入り口にある、開けたり閉めたりする物です。
"戸" is an object at the entrance of a room or house that can be opened or closed.
「ドア」とにていますが、日本のむかしの家では、よこにすべる戸がよく使われます。
It is similar to a "door," but in old Japanese houses, sliding 戸 were often used.
Meanings
戸to
a door or sliding door
さむいから、戸を閉めてください。
It's cold, so please close the door.
戸ko
a household (counter for houses)
この村には五十戸の家があります。
There are fifty households in this village.
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Notes
- Etymology
戸 originally pictured a single-leaf door; the counter reading こ (ko) is used for households.
- Nuance
戸 often means a traditional sliding door, while ドア is the loanword for a swinging door.
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