🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

次间

Pronunciation / Transliteration: cì jiān

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Tsukanoma/tsuː.kɑː.nə.mɑː/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"传统房屋中的次间是一个安静的阅读角落。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A small, transitional space or room in Japanese architecture, often used for specific purposes.

    "The tsukanoma in the traditional house served as a quiet reading nook."
  2. 2

    A term used to describe any small area or alcove that serves a particular function.

    "She decorated the tsukanoma with plants to create a serene atmosphere."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'tsukanoma' originates from Japanese, where 'tsuka' means 'to connect' and 'noma' refers to 'space' or 'room'. It reflects a cultural significance of transitional spaces in architecture and design, particularly in traditional Japanese homes.

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