玄関
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Base noun referring to the entrance area of a house or building. It is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as 『玄関で靴を脱ぎます』 (genkan de kutsu o nugimasu, 'I take off my shoes at the entrance').
Theme
Two friends, Yuki and User, are visiting a traditional Japanese house for the first time. Yuki is explaining the layout and customs related to the entrance.
玄関
げんかん
entrance (to a house or a building)
Locations & NavigationBuildings & Facilities
Memory Hook
Think of a grand entrance where you take off your shoes — 'genkan' sounds like 'genuine can' (as in a genuine entrance). 'Genuine can' → 玄関 (genkan, 'entrance').
Cultural Note
In Japanese homes, the 玄関 (genkan, 'entrance') is a designated area where people remove their shoes before entering the main living space. It's a cultural norm to keep the indoors clean, and shoes are often placed neatly or in a shoe cabinet.
Forms
Base: 玄関Base noun referring to the entrance area of a house or building. It is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as 『玄関で靴を脱ぎます』 (genkan de kutsu o nugimasu, 'I take off my shoes at the entrance').