Japanese

のきした
Meaning: under the eaves
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

軒
下

Example sentences

I took shelter under the eaves because of the sudden rain.
ツバメが軒下に巣を作っている。
A swallow is making a nest under the eaves.
軒下に吊るされた忍が、夏の風に揺れている。
The shinobu fern hanging under the eaves is swaying in the summer breeze.
春になると、燕が軒下に巣を作るためにやってくる。
When spring comes, swallows arrive to build nests under the eaves.
夏の風に吹かれて、軒下の風鈴が涼しげな音を立てている。
Blown by the summer wind, the wind chime under the eaves made a cool sound.
軒下から長いつららがぶら下がっている
Long icicles are hanging from the eaves.
燕が軒下に営巣している。
Swallows are building a nest under the eaves.

Usage Notes

Refers to the space immediately beneath the roof overhang of a building.

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