屋根
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Base noun form. Refers to the top covering of a building. Used in phrases like 『屋根の上』 (yane no ue, 'on the roof').
Theme
Two neighbors, Ken and User, are chatting outside their houses on a sunny afternoon, discussing home maintenance and recent weather damage.
屋根
やね
roof
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a house with a 'yane' (やね) roof that protects you from rain. 'Yane' sounds like 'yawn' — you yawn under the roof when you're cozy at home!
Cultural Note
In Japan, traditional houses often have 『屋根』 (yane, 'roof') made of tiles or thatch, which are designed to withstand heavy rain and snow. Modern buildings also use this term for any roof structure.
Forms
Base: 屋根Base noun form. Refers to the top covering of a building. Used in phrases like 『屋根の上』 (yane no ue, 'on the roof').