Meaning

Primary

Entranceway

Alternatives

Entry Hall, Foyer, Entryway

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The most mysterious thing that's connected to a house is the entranceway. When you're walking into one you never know what's coming next. You just take off your shoes and hope the rest of the house isn't really weird or something. If it is, the entryway is then your only way out.

Reading

げんかん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

玄関のところで待ってますね!

I'll be waiting by the entryway!

玄関のドアにヒビが入ったので、修理が必要です。

There's a crack in the foyer’s door, so it needs to be repaired.

彼は玄関で傘をたたんでから、家の中に入りました。

He folded his umbrella at the entranceway before stepping into the house.

玄関で靴を脱いでください。

Please take off your shoes in the entranceway.

Kanji Composition