床の間
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Base noun form. Refers to a recessed space in a Japanese room for displaying decorative items. Reading is 『とこのま』 (tokonoma).
Theme
User visits Yoshiko's traditional Japanese home for the first time. Yoshiko, a friend who appreciates cultural heritage, is giving a tour and points out features of the living room.
床の間
とこのま
alcove
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of a 'toko' (sounds like 'tokonoma') as a special 'alcove' in a room. 'Toko' → 『床の間』 (tokonoma, 'alcove') — a traditional display space.
Cultural Note
『床の間』 (tokonoma, 'alcove') is a traditional Japanese architectural feature found in rooms like 『和室』 (washitsu, 'Japanese-style room'). It's used to display art, flowers, or scrolls, and guests are seated facing it as a sign of respect.
Forms
Base: 床の間Base noun form. Refers to a recessed space in a Japanese room for displaying decorative items. Reading is 『とこのま』 (tokonoma).