Japanese

やね
Meaning: roof
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

その家は赤い屋根が特徴的です。
That house is characterized by its red roof.
台風の強風が屋根を吹き飛ばした。
The typhoon's strong winds blew the roof off.
地震で、屋根の瓦が少しずれてしまった。
The roof tiles slipped slightly due to the earthquake.
一晩中降り続いた雪が、屋根の上に高く積もっている。
The snow that fell all night is piled high on the roof.
強風が屋根の瓦を吹っ飛ばした。
The strong wind blew away the tiles on the roof.

Usage Notes

Refers to the top covering of a building or vehicle.

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