Translation and Meaning of: 控室 - hikaeshitsu

The Japanese word 「控室」, read as "hikaeshitsu", combines two kanji characters: 「控」 and 「室」. The first kanji, 「控」, means "to wait", "to contain", or "to withdraw". The second, 「室」, means "room" or "hall", often used to describe a physical place where specific activities occur. Together, the two parts form the expression "waiting room" or "reserved room", referring to a space intended for waiting before a particular event or appointment.

Historically, the use of the word 「控室」 is found in contexts such as event venues, theaters, and medical offices, where clients, guests, or patients wait for their turn. The room may be equipped with comfortable seating and occasionally with certain other amenities to make the wait more pleasant. Over time, the idea behind a "控室" has evolved to accommodate the specific needs of the places where they are used, but its essential function as a waiting environment remains unchanged.

In the Japanese cultural context, the concept of waiting patiently and the etiquette associated with it are highly valued. The concept of 「控室」 itself aligns with these cultural values, providing a physical space to practice that patience. In formal occasions, such as weddings and official ceremonies, the use of a waiting room is not only functional but also symbolic, allowing participants to mentally prepare for the upcoming event.

The phonetic variation of the word "hikaeshitsu" is directly linked to the hiragana writing 「ひかえしつ」, which is also used to simplify the reading and writing of the term for those who are not familiar with kanji. In a contemporary environment, this linguistic flexibility aids in language learning and inclusion, facilitating understanding among different levels of proficiency in the Japanese language.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 待合室 (Machiaishitsu) - waiting room
• 待ち合わせ室 (Machiawase-shitsu) - Meeting room
• ロビー (Robii) - Lobby, reception area
• 受付室 (Uketsuke-shitsu) - Service Room

控室

Romaji: hikaeshitsu
Kana: ひかえしつ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: waiting room

Meaning in English: waiting room

Definition: A room set up for waiting on stage or in a studio.

Example Sentences - (控室) hikaeshitsu

See below some example sentences:

控室には静かな雰囲気が漂っている。

Kōshitsu ni wa shizuka na fun'iki ga tadayotte iru

In the waiting room

There is a calming atmosphere in the waiting room.

• 控室 (koushitsu) - waiting room or control room
• には (ni wa) - indicates the location of the phrase, in this case "in the control room"
• 静かな (shizukana) - calm or quiet
• 雰囲気 (fun'iki) - atmosphere or climate
• が (ga) - subject particle
• 漂っている (tadayotteiru) - floating or hovering