小屋

こや
Alternative readings: しょうおく
JLPT:N3
Frequency:
1

A small building or simple structure such as a hut, shed, cabin, or animal pen.

Noun

Examples

庭に小屋を建てて、道具を置く予定だ。

I'm planning to build a shed in the yard to store tools.

台風で小屋が壊れてしまった。

The hut/shed was destroyed by the typhoon.

牛の小屋は朝の掃除が大変だ。

Cleaning the cows' pen in the morning is hard work.

2

A small theater or temporary playhouse — e.g., a tent or booth used for performances or shows.

Noun

Examples

祭りの会場には小屋が並び、色々な出し物がある。

At the festival site there are booths/tents where various shows are held.

その劇団は小屋での上演を中心に活動している。

That theater troupe mainly performs in small playhouses.

3

One's own house (used humbly); this usage — often read しょうおく — is somewhat colloquial or old-fashioned.

NounHumble (Kenjougo) LanguageColloquial

Examples

しょうおくは狭いが、どうぞお上がりください。

My humble home is small, but please come in.

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