Meaning

Primary

Japanese Style Room

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A Japanese style room tends to be pretty small. This mainly refers to the kind of room that's covered in tatami mats, though. If you're looking for places to stay in Japan, a 和室 will be something like that. You'll pull the futon out of the closet and sleep on the floor. So comfy, these Japanese style rooms!

Reading

わしつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 和室におく

    to place in the Japanese style room

    和室にいる

    to be in a Japanese style room

    和室に入る

    to enter a Japanese style room

Context Sentences

この和室にアンティークのソファを買いたいと思っています。

I want to buy an antique sofa for this Japanese-style room.

姉の家には、お茶を飲むための和室があります。

My sister's house has a Japanese-style room for drinking tea in it.

タタミがある部屋のことを和室と言います。

A room with a tatami floor is called a Japanese-style room.

Kanji Composition