玄関

How to remember it

Gen (mysterious) + kan means the formal entrance where guests are first greeted.

Example sentences

• お客さんが玄関に来ました。

  おきゃくさんがげんかんにきました。

  A guest came to the entrance.

• 玄関で靴を脱ぎます。

  げんかんでくつをぬぎます。

  I take off my shoes at the entryway.

Usage

Refers specifically to the genkan, the lowered entry where shoes are removed.

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