Japanese

えんがわ
Meaning: veranda; porch
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

縁
側

Example sentences

The old man is basking in the sun on the veranda.
夏の夜は、縁側で涼むのが一番だ。
On a summer night, cooling off on the veranda is the best.
天気がいいので、猫が縁側で日向ぼっこをしている。
Since the weather is nice, the cat is basking in the sun on the veranda.

Usage Notes

A traditional Japanese porch or veranda, often made of wood, that runs along the outside of the rooms.

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